Career questions tagged law-school
Undergrad Experiences/Extracurriculars for Law School Applicants?
What types of experiences would you recommend for undergraduate college students looking to go into law school? Does e.g. interning at a law firm help more than other experiences to show law schools your interest in the legal field? Thanks!
What are specific ways that I can effectively study for the LSAT, and how many months in advance should I prepare for it?
I am a first-year student at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and I am studying Political Science with a minor in Spanish. I am hoping to become an attorney and work for a law firm in a large U.S. city such as Chicago or New York. This is a dream of mine, however, I want to prepare as much as possible for the LSAT to accomplish my goal of attending law school.
How can I get resources to practice for the LSAT outside of college? #Spring25
I have been wondering where to find free resources to practice for the LSAT. I bought a couple books and been doing great, but I want to know where can I find more content. #Spring25
What inspired you to pursue a career in law, and how did you stay motivated through challenges like GPA or LSAT setbacks?
As someone exploring a future in law, I’m curious—how did you know this was the right path for you? And what advice would you give to someone who’s passionate about pursuing law but feels discouraged due to things like their potential GPA or LSAT score?" #Spring25
What advice would you give to a college student studying law and business who wants to understand how corporate lawyers help companies balance profit goals with ethical and sustainable practices #Spring25?
I am currently a pre-law, business administration student at the University of Oregon, interested in Corporate Law. I am a junior, thanks to the Running Start program in high school, and hope to graduate next year and go into law school.
How is the transition from basic university to law school, is it difficult? What are the specific processes?
I got accepted into a public institution that has a law school branch located on campus
What inspired you to become a family lawyer?
I’m a 17 year old senior in high-school and I want to learn more about what motivates professionals to choose family law. I am very interested in law and would like to understand what experiences leads other people to this career path.
What is best college major to choose if I can't afford law school? #Spring25
I'm a high school senior interested in law and politics. I have experience working on political campaigns, as well as writing and lobbying for legislation. I aspire to become an attorney, but if I am only able to obtain a bachelor's degree, I would like advice on which major would best support a career in law, lobbying, or political campaigns. #spring25
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying either civil rights or corporate law in law school post your undergraduate experience?
I am considering law schools on the East Coast. So, I would appreciate any advice from those who have attended law school on the East Coast, their opinions of which law school they attended, and how their professional career has progressed if comfortable sharing. Although I am considering law schools on the East Coast, I would be grateful for advice from those who have attended law school in other regions of the United States.
Would pursuing a bachelors in nursing help me become a better appeals/contract lawyer in the future and help my application to law school ?
I know I’m definitely getting a bachelors in nursing and then applying to law school after my bachelors. I’m kinda scared I won’t be able to get into a t-14 school if I do nursing.
How can having a background in psychology give a future lawyer a unique advantage when working with clients or building strong arguments in emotionally difficult cases #Spring25?
I will be an undergraduate senior this fall at Oklahoma State University. I am pursuing a Psychology Pre-Law degree and plan to attend law school.
How can I maximize my time and efforts during law school in order to become a well-prepared attorney in patent law? #Spring25
I am a high school senior planning to attend UC Berkeley as an English major for my undergraduate studies in the fall. I am also an aspiring patent lawyer who has a plethora of questions considering most have my family has never gone to college, and I am pioneering higher education for us all. I love English, philosophy, statistics, and governmental affairs classes.
How do I go about becoming a lawyer in the best way possible? I want to be a human rights lawyer. Helping people is my main focus. Does the undergraduate school I go to impact my chances of getting into a t12 law school? Do I need to be in a t12 law school to effectively help people? Wat are the best internships for a person dreaming of becoming a human rights lawyer? What do I need to know to succeed in becoming a human rights lawyer? #Spring25
I'm a junior in high school. I got a 28 composite score on my ACT and a 1230 on my SAT. I would love to live in NYC. Where should I go for undergrad? #Spring25
When it comes to law school, how long would I have to go to school to become a criminal defense attorney Will I be in school for another 4 years or just 2? What's usually the timeline? ?
I'm a sophomore in college currently, and im stating to look at what law schools I should attend.
what is the best way to make me stand out on a law school application?
I am a sophomore at the University of Mississippi, hoping to continue on to law school after undergrad. I am double majoring in Public Policy and Political Science. Thank you!
Is the University of Pittsburgh law school a good law school?
If I want to go into law school after undergrad, is doing the 3+3 program worth the time and money?
As an aspiring attorney committed to pursuing justice and advocating for underserved communities, I often find myself asking—will I be able to successfully manage the rigorous demands of law school, competitive internships, and personal financial responsibilities, while still remaining focused on my long-term goal of becoming a lawyer who drives meaningful change within the legal system Let me know if you want to tailor it for a specific setting like a scholarship application, networking event, or mentorship program!?
what, how, why As an aspiring attorney committed to pursuing justice and advocating for underserved communities, I often find myself asking.will I be able to successfully manage the rigorous demands of law school, competitive internships, and personal financial responsibilities, while still remaining focused on my long-term goal of becoming a lawyer who drives meaningful change within the legal system?
When did you know law school was right for you?
I am starting college this fall and am considering majoring in political science and going to law school after I graduate. Considering the commitment and expense that law school requires, I am curious to learn what I should be looking for over the next few years to reassure me that a career in law might be right for me. As a law professional, what experiences, feelings, interests, etc did you have during college that looking back were clues that you were meant to be a lawyer?
How do you start off as an immigration lawyer What type of work do you encounter before that sets up the base of your career? I've heard more about international lawyers, but not enough about immigration lawyers, so how would you put yourself out there as a fresh certified lawyer that wants to start helping their community immediately?
- Going into university for a B.S in political science. - Interested in helping out marginalized communities that deal with immigration issues.
How soon should I start studying for the LSAT?
I am pursuing law school and am curious as to how much time I will need to prepare for the LSAT.
How does an economics major get into financial planning Additionally, is it realistic and/or common to go to law school after getting an undergraduate degree in economics? #Spring25?
- senior in high school - attending a uc, majoring in economics - interested in law school but also finance - not directly certain about career goals - first generation college student
Through what specific college internships, courses and programs would help me to combine my love for law and journalism into a successful career, in other words, what career path would satisfy both the lawyer and the journalist in me? #Spring25?
Hi! Throughout high school, I have developed a strong admiration for both journalism and the legal field. As Editor in Chief of my school newspaper and Captain of the Moot Court and Mock Trial Competition team, I'm wondering what steps I can take to further myself in a career that contains aspects from both. Presently, as I will be attending college this fall, I plan to major in Political Science and minor in Journalism with the goal of attending law school to obtain my J.D. Through journalism, I have thoroughly enjoyed the actions of meeting new people and reporting on topics that are important to me and my community. I have a deep respect for the power of the press' ability to keep the public informed as well as the people's ability to hold their officials accountable. Through my experimental work in the legal field, I am fond of the principle of equality that the legal system strives to uphold. I value the logical reasonings behind the law, but also its constant intellectually stimulating nature with every case, principle and statute. Overall, I find comfort and peace in the ability for me to help people and to make a change in my community. While each career field has their flaws, I am still deeply passionate about them both, but I feel as if I am at a crossroads where I need to pick one and leave the other behind, something that I most definitely do not want to do. Consequently, I ask for advice on how I can pursue a profession that integrates journalism and law together as they have both become such intrinsic parts of my life. Thank you!
How did you decide what type of lawyer to be?
I would love to be a homicide prosecutor here in Nevada, but am conflicted because I don't know what my options are. I find this specific field interesting, but I don't know what else is out there, and if I would even like it better. I know I don't want to be a divorce attorney, and I don't want to be an injury attorney. What can I look in to in order to make this decision?
How to connect/network with those in your community to help advocate for social issues ?
Hey guys! I am starting law school in fall 2025. I really want to get involved in my community while attending law school to network and have a better understanding of what the people in the community are struggling with, so I can advocate for them. This also means I need to make connections with people who hold positions of power so I can speak about these issues with someone who has a better ability to push these issues forward. How do I go about this in a professional way, and who would be the best people to talk to? I know that I'm inexperienced and don't have a lot of knowledge on this. The last thing I want is to come off as a newbie who thinks they know what they are doing or talking about. I don't want to be pushy, but in the past, these worries have kept me from doing what I really want to help my community. Any advice would be great!! Also, other than politics, what type of law career would best fit my goals. #Spring25
What is the best way to approach applying to law schools if I want a career in advocacy work?
Hello everyone! I am currently a junior and I am getting ready to apply to law schools in the fall. I really want to go to law school. I am not interested in big law but in terms of advocacy I can see myself working in housing, education, or anti-poverty generally. Although I know I don't have to attend law school to be in that field, I think it is the best path for me, but I am not entirely sure how to navigate it. Most of my searches about applying to law school have shown results that seem very focused on building a career in corporate law as the final goal but I know that life is not for me.
How can I turn my passion for policy into real impact in law or nonprofits? #Spring 25
As a Public Policy major and Spanish minor at USC, I’m especially drawn to work that uplifts communities through education, legal advocacy, and nonprofit programs. I’m eager to learn how others have navigated similar paths, whether through law school, policy work, or grassroots leadership, and what helped them stay grounded while creating meaningful change.