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Environmental Law Highschool advice; classes, clubs, teams, research, etc.

Hi, I'm 14 and I am extremely interested in becoming an Environmental Lawyer and getting into an Ivy League University. So far I have been trying to take many classes that (I think) relate to this topic. I have taken and passed 13 college-level (AP and such) classes with straight A's in topics that I think relate to this field, mainly some AP science, business, economics, and english-type classes, and I also am on teams such as speech and debate and other similar clubs to try and get more involved in the law side of stuff, but I really am not sure what I should really be taking to be successful in Environmental Law. I've also been pursuing arts/sports as well to get a bit more well-rounded, and I have been dancing since I was 2, and I have been really investing time into that (I mainly dance ballet and perform in a couple of shows every year, so I really take it seriously :)) I volunteer at my ballet theatre, some school-hosted foodbanks, and a cancer awareness campaign at my school as well for community service hours :) I also run track and field and take pilates as well, and I am trying to go deeper into these extracurriculars. Could anyone give me advice on what other classes, clubs, opportunities, research, community service, or anything else I should take in my next few high school years to work towards this goal, and advice on how to get into an ivy league university with a strong program in this field? Volunteer opportunity suggestions are appreciated as well! (My school offers nearly all the AP classes and around 115 clubs, so I am open to any sort of class or club/team suggestions Any advice for getting into an ivy league university is appreciated :))) How could I make myself stand out from the rest of the applicants? [Also I am planning on starting a club, so if anybody has ideas, that would be extremely helpful :)].

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Is becoming a lawyer worth it?

I'm thinking about becoming an environmental lawyer, but I've heard law school is draining both financially and emotionally. Was it worth the effort put in? Are some types of law more fulfilling than others? Do you regret becoming a lawyer? Is there anything you would do differently? #lawyer #lawyers #law-school #attorney #environmental-law #environment #law #JULY20

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What kind of work do environmental lawyers do?

I'm thinking about going into environmental law because I love English and I'm passionate about sustainability and the environment, but I don't know a lot about what kind of work it involves. Are there different types of environmental lawyers? Does it involve a lot of writing and editing? Are they typically involved in policymaking? #JULY20 #environment #science #environmental-science #law #lawyers #environmental-law #sustainability #writing #English

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How much influence does scientific research have on policy-making?

I learned that legislators are not experts in everything, so lobbyists provide information to legislators when making policy on issues interest groups focus on. But even if this information is provided, how much do legislators take the facts into consideration? #research #politics #presentations #environmental-law #political-issues

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What made you want to become a lawyer?

I am going into the 6th grade and am interested in learning more about becoming a lawyer. I want to work with family law and environmental law to help protect the forests. #lawyer #environmental-law

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