Career questions tagged futurelawyer
WHICH IS BEST LAW OR ENGINEERING FOR AN AVERAGE STUDENT WHO EXPECTS A LOT OF INCOME IN FUTURE TO SUPPORT HER FAMILY?
I'm a 10th-grade student struggling to choose a career path. My options are limited to law and metallurgical engineering being the most viable, though I fear both. As an Indian student, I'm apprehensive about taking the JEE. My parents prefer engineering, believing it has more scope than law, but I have an extreme aversion to mathematics.
Which durable skill do you think will become even more valuable for future lawyers, and why?
I'm an aspiring law student interested in learning from professionals who have already been through the journey. With AI changing how students learn, work, and even practice law, I'm curious: Which durable skill do you think will become even more valuable for future lawyers, and why? Whether it's communication, critical thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, or something else entirely, I'd love to hear what skill has made the biggest difference in your career and what you think future law students should start developing now. Thank you for sharing your insights!
What is the best "path" to follow in order for me to become a Victims Right's Attorney?
I am currently an 8th-grade student who consistently earns straight A’s in all of my classes. My strongest subject is English Language Arts, which I especially enjoy because of its focus on reading, writing, and communication. I am interested in becoming an attorney and am seeking guidance on the best path to achieve that goal. I am motivated, hardworking, and dedicated to my academic success. As I continue through school, I want to make informed decisions that will prepare me for a future career in law.
How stressful is it for lawyers to balance studying and their personal life?
I'm an incoming college freshman. I will be attending UC Santa Barbara to study political science in hopes to attend Law School after.
Can I be a paralegal with a criminology degree or criminal justice (either B.A, or B.S)?
I'm a high school senior and I want to become a paralegal. I plan to do legal studies or paralegal studies, but i'm wondering if having a degree in criminology or criminal justice can still allow for that path? Would a firm hire someone with that degree?
How do I make the most of my internship?
Hello! I am a current high school senior, and I am interested in going to law school and pursuing a career in law! Right now, I am currently interning for my local courts. The primary thing that I do is observe court cases, and interact with court officials and employees. My question is, how do I make the most of my internship, and how can I make it beneficial in advancing my career goals? Are there any specific questions I should be asking or any specific things I should be doing?
I am a rising college sophomore, I am working this summer full time as a lifeguard but I want to find more opportunities for advocacy/law/political science for the school year and prepare for an internship for next summer. How do I get started/any recommendations?
I want to find opportunities in the greater Boston area specifically.
What is the most challenging aspect of 1L year in law school? #Spring25
I am more nervous about the social and practical life aspect than the content. I need some advice on going through law school as a new 1L with little to no previous guidance! Thank you!
What experiences (internships, research, language skills, networking, etc.) would make me a competitive candidate for top law schools and legal firms?
I'm a freshman in college majoring in economics and East Asian Studies with aspirations to become an international corporate lawyer working between the U.S. and China. In college, I hope to gain the rich interdisciplinary perspective necessary to foster collaboration across borders. This foundation is what I’ll refine in law school!
What parts of becoming an attorney or entering law school are most commonly misunderstood by students before they start and what reality check would you give someone who is seriously considering that path #Spring26?
I am currently majoring in Criminal Justice with minors in Forensic Science and Psychology. I am also on a pre-law track. I am in school to build a strong understanding of crime, the justice system, and human behavior. After completing my degree, I will be attending law school.
How long did it take you (as a lawyer) to lead your first case after you started at a law firm?
I'm wondering when you or your firm felt that you were confident or experienced enough to take the lead on a case and how long that took to happen.
How do I become a very successful lawyer where I am around influential people like actor or athlets?
What is the best way to get to that level of success? Cause i want to work for people like travis scott or cj stroud but want be wealthy and respected
What should I do after undergrad if I want to go the law school but don’t meet the requirements ?
What do I do after undergrad if I want to go to law school? Should I take a gap year? Work?
How do I get into AI and Technology Law as a niche career ?
How do I get into AI and Technology Law as a niche career?
How do I direct my career path to a top Law firm as a graduate who just finished college ?
How do I direct my career path to a top Law firm as a graduate who just finished school.
Hi my names Kylia i come from cranes middle school, Im a 7th grader. My question is about becoming a lawyer. What’s the most important thing to learn about before being a lawyer. How should I start in learning about law. Why should I learn about this before being lawyer, if I decide that. What would motivate me to follow this till college/university to achieve this goal that I have now. ?
Hi my names Kylia i come from cranes middle school, Im a 7th grader. My question is about becoming a lawyer. What’s the most important thing to learn about before being a lawyer. How should I start in learning about law. Why should I learn about this before being lawyer, if I decide that. What would motivate me to follow this till college/university to achieve this goal that I have now.
What's a typical day in the life of a family court lawyer?
I'm in 6th grade and doing a project for my careers class. I hope to one day become a family lawyer, so that is what I'm doing for my poster. Can you help?
I am interested in becoming a lawyer. What science classes should I take ?
I am currently junior
How should I advance my college resume interested in law as a freshman?
So I want to specialize in the law field, and currently part of Speech and Debate as well as Mock Trial. Some other trivial things are that I'm a part of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and Varsity Volleyball. How should I show college administrators that I have a passion for criminal law or just law in general? For example, contests I could participate in, essays I could write, what kind of research/non-profit, etc. Thanks!
How hard is it to become a lawyer after majoring in computer science. And is the last very competitive? Also what is a good school for computer science, and what can I do to promote my chances for top law schools with cheaper prices? ?
I'm in 10 th grade and I have interests in talking about that's within my group not out side, I m not good at public speaking.
If you are interested in majoring in political science or computer science in hopes of becoming a lawyer or knowledge scientist, which extracurriculars or internships should you look for to provide you with the best experience for post-graduation?
I am interested in both computer science and law, having not yet exactly decided a specific major. Once I do decide, I want to be able to get as much experience as possible and knowledge about the career path. I hope to acquire an internship or mentor that can provide helpful insight and/or experience in these careers that I can utilize after graduation.
What is the best way to practice law What would be the smartest way to start a law firm right after law school??
I look forward to starting my journey into law but it is so overwhelming, what is habits I can start building now that can help me increase my chances?
I am considering an undergraduate in engineering, would this help me in patent law? If you have an undergraduate other than prelaw, how has it helped you as a lawyer? #Fall25
I want to go into patent law and I want to study engineering for my undergraduate degree. I am looking to understand how a varied skill set can help me in my career.
How do you lead in the work place? How is leadership in the workspace transferable to the court room? And what shaped your idea of a leader? #Fall25
I want to go into patent law because I think it is an appropriate combination of my skills in engineering and in law. I want to understand what characteristics I need to have beyond these skills in order to excel.
How can I get into patent law? And how can I create professional and educational opportunities to help me?
How did you enter patent law? When did this career path appear on your radar, and what steps can I take to reach it? Did a particular professional or educational experience make you want to go into patent law? #Fall25
What is Law School like?
I'm in the 12th Grade and I'm going to be heading off to college soon. I've been interesting in getting into law, but I want to know what Law School is actually like.
Current law students/lawyers: What is the most important thing you would tell your undergraduate self? How has your choice in the college/law school you attended affected your career? #Fall25
I want to know I am choosing the right place that fits me and can succeed to my fullest potential.
When someone is?
trying to enter the legal field, do law firms truly care as much as it is advertised what law school a potential job candidate went to?
How do I find the field of law I want to practice ?
Hey, whoever can please guide me? I am a psychology major on a prelaw track. I want to pursue law and go to law school, but I have been seeing people who say law school is not worth it and being a lawyer is not worth it, money-wise and emotionally ( miserable). I have been told that people often recommend pursuing a career in nursing and becoming a Psychiatric nurse, or studying more neuroscience. I am in distress and no longer know what I want to do. I feel very overwhelmed because I love the law, and I have been interested in law programs since 8th grade, when I declared my intention to be a lawyer. However, now I feel questioned and tested. I want a job that I am passionate about and one that I will be mentally okay with. ALSO MONEY WISE with debts. What type of law field should I lean towards if I follow my dreams?