Career questions tagged women-in-law
What Challenges do you see in the field of Psychology, and how do you think they can be addressed?
I am a mom and an educator for 3rd grade. I am returning to school after 15 years to study Psychology. I have an Associates in Paralegal and am hoping to go into Law School for Family law. How can I use Psychology in the field of Law? #Spring25
How can I intentionally shape my college experience through the classes I take, the internships I pursue, and the people I surround myself with to not only prepare me for the academic rigor of law school but also help me grow into the kind of lawyer who makes a real impact?
I’m currently a senior in high school and interested in pursuing a career in law. Some of my favorite classes have been AP Government, AP Comparative Government, and Sociology because they help me understand how systems work and how people interact with them. I’m planning to major in political science in college, and I also enjoyed participating in Model UN and debate.
How do you intern/shadow at a law firm, especially as a high schooler?
I'm interested in shadowing or interning, but I feel that cold emailing isn't effective and most law firms or places don't really want to take in high schoolers?
What is the best way to get involved with law in high school and how can I prepare? #Fall24
I'm in 9th grade. I am a dual-enrollment student. I am interested in psychology, writing, journalism, and law. I have done volunteering relating to immigration law. I find defense law very interesting. What is the best way to get involved with law in high school and how can I prepare.
what inspired you to do corporate law ?
Hi I am in 9 grade and I was thinking about going into corporate law. I have done swap meet justice, it is basically where we help people apply for citizenship and help them renew their residency. I wanted to ask you, how did you know you wanted to be a corporate lawyer, what school did you go to, what was your major, and what was job hunting like. was it hard finding a job as a corporate lawyer.
How to decide what career path to pursue?
I want to obtain insight on how many of you chose your college majors and decide what career path to pursue. I am soon to enter my journey to college and need to start organizing my lists, the pro's and con's of my potential careers. Some facts about me are I enjoy science, I would like to consider myself naturally good at it, I passed A's in chemistry, forensic science, and biology. I am also participating in a law enforcement class and so far I am gaining knowledge and skills that are useful to my daily life. Essentially, I would like some opinion's how to decide what to pursue! Thank you
What organizations can I join (as a volunteer) to gain experience about the law?
I’m a high school student who wants to pursue law as a profession. I have all the extracurriculars, the grades, volunteer hours etc. But none of them are related to anything regarding the law. I know I can’t really do any internships in a law firm or anything of the sort but is there any non profits or other organizations I could reach out to in order to get any experience? Also any additional advise is appreciated
Internships for High school students interested in law?
I was wondering how to find and where to search for internships as a student in High school interested in law.
What are some good internships in nyc that involve law?
I am a high school junior in NYC. I am dedicated, a hard worker, and a good problem solver. I was hoping to intern at an attorneys office to get experience before law school but I'm having trouble finding opportunities.
What is the best field of law to major in?
What is the best field of law to major in, depending on salary, skills, and workload? I want to work in law when I graduate college, and I'm in 8th grade right now. I am good at math and ELA and am also interested in finance. I am also interested in making a good salary, which is very important.
If I want to be a lawyer who works in a specific area of law, what kind of law school should I go to?
If I were to be a lawyer who works in, for example, environmental law or intellectual property law, is there a specific law school that I should attend?
Which college courses or major would be best for preparing for law school?
I want to be a lawyer.
What are the best colleges for Pre-Law?
I am a sophmore in high school and I want to become a lawyer but so far I cannot find a whole lot of colleges that offer pre law courses. I haven't decided if I want to more in the way of being a Prosecutor or a D.A. I would really appreciate any of the help you coud offer.
Is Mathematics necessary in studying law?
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what's the best strand when taking accountancy as a pre-law course?
I will be a senior high school student in a few years, and I'm not still sure and confident. I hope those who have experienced will share their opinions. #student #high-school #law #lawyer #attorney #women-in-law #pre-law
What is the educational needs required to become a police officer or a criminal investigator/detective?
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Which is best to practice when looking for a stable job in New York City, civil law or criminal law?
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What are the best tips to know to become an assistant district attorney?
As embarrassing as this is for me to admit, I have no idea what to do past go to a good law school to get a job like this. Is it impossible to become one after graduating from law school recently (like within three years after having graduated from law school)? I assume experience is needed for a job like this so would working for a law firm or as a public defender (or even both) be the goal jobs before ADA? Any and all advice is welcome and the more specific, the better. Thank you. #law #women-in-law #law-practice
What are good majors for undergrad to have going into law school?
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How does a woman make a change in the legal system ?
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Are internships a good thing to do while in high school and in college ?
My mom has some friends in the legal field and they've offered me the opportunity to intern with them so I can get "a feel" for the practice but I don't want to pick up something I might not want to do. #experiencelaw #legalintern #legal-studies #legal-services #women-in-law
As a high school student what are some books or online courses to take tests and exams on to prepare me for law school that are actually creditable?
I want to be ahead when I graduate. And stand out at the college I decide to attend #lawyer #law-school #women-in-law #getoutthere
Should I focus only on one area of Law?
I am interested in tax law, family law and very much in immigration law. I noticed that there is not a specialization for immigration law or is there? I only see tax, family, criminal, etc. Is specialization something to think about after becoming a lawyer or during my studies. Do I have to declare a major in law, as when I declared my accounting major? #women-in-law
How soon can I start looking into applying for law school.
I am currently attending the university for my degree in accounting and then I want to continue into Law focusing in tax law and family/immigration law. What steps do I need to take to ensure I don't delay any apps and I don't want to have a big time gap after I receive my bachelor's. #accounting #women-in-law #immigration-law #taxlaw
I am considering becoming a lawyer; is there a specific field that there is a need?
I would love to practice law in a field that is up and coming!! #women-in-law
I am considering becoming a lawyer; is there a specific field that there is a need?
I would love to practice law in a field that is up and coming!! #women-in-law
Other than samples of my writing, what is appropriate to be included in my portfolio and/or resume?
I am an adult-learner entering an entirely new field of employment. I am a paralegal student and am beginning to put together a portfolio. Samples of my writing will be included (case brief, legal memo, client letter, etc.), but I would like to know if it is appropriate for me to include other things, such as an email from my professor complimenting my quality of work, email indicating my inclusion on the school's merit list for academic excellence, and/or scholarship winner? If not included in my portfolio, what about on my resume? #paralegal #paralegals #law #women-in-law #resume #portfolio-management
What specific transferable skills will be beneficial for selling myself in an interview following completion of a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, but with no prior work experience in the field?
For an adult-learner with no prior work experience in the legal field, but completing a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, what specific life skills might I use as transferable skills both on my resume and during an interview? #paralegal #legal #law #women-in-law
What is the best approach for a paralegal student to secure an internship in a small law firm?
I am currently a student in the Middlesex Community College, Certificate in Paralegal Studies program and will need to secure an internship for myself in the coming semester. I am in need of guidance as to the best way to get an attorney to agree to allow me to perform paralegal duties and not use me simply as a free file clerk. #paralegal #legal #women-in-law #law
Is being a lawyer satisfactory?
I am a junior, and I am thinking about going into law and what it means to become a lawyer, so I want to know what actually is the feeling you get as you do the job you choose. #law #lawyer #female-lawyer #in-house-lawyer #job #women-in-law #criminal-justice #law-school