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What skills would I build to help me stay focused and do well under pressure in careers like law ?
I'm someone who sometimes struggles with handling situations where I am unable to control myself because of something that causes me to have high stress and anxiety, but I still have a passion to want to do law. What's something that most lawyers do when getting themselves in a situation where...
How do I build a legal career without losing the entrepreneurial side of myself?
I am a college Junior who already runs online shop and multiple social media accounts while pursuing a future in law. I love both paths, but I worry that choosing one means slowly setting the other down. Is there a way to keep both?
How to be prepared for law school?
When in university what would be the most important group/advice to take in order to better prepare me for law school after my psychology degree?
How do lawyers mentally reconcile the clash between their obligation to their clients and their own morals in relation to getting true justice in the case that their client is unfavorable? Is there any case in which they would be able to intervene? #Spring26
I'm a 17-year old high school senior who will be majoring in Political Science at a 4-year university. I'm really considering pursuing a career in law, and I'm wondering how people deal with the ethical aspects of it.
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 you balance the original historical context of the Constitution with modern interpretation when working with precedent Also, what kinds of internships or experiences in undergrad best prepare you for constitutional law? ?
Hi! I'm a high school senior, and I am pursuing an education in History Law on the pre-law track. In my AP government class, we are reviewing 16 court cases and thinking about how these cases show the dynamics of the state and federal levels of government, as well as their effects on other...
What education do you need?
Do you have to typical do 7 years of college to become a criminal defense lawyer or do they have programs also for it
Should I stick with a psychology major or switch to criminal justice if I want to become a lawyer ?
I am a first-year community college student currently majoring in psychology, and I plan to become a lawyer in the future. I chose psychology because I believe understanding human behavior is important in law, especially when working with clients, juries, and cases involving mental health. I’m...
I know that I want to go into law, but how do I know which type of law I want to pursue?
I know that I definitely want to be a lawyer and attend law school, but how do I know which type of law I want to specialize in? Do I have to know or have an idea before I start law school?
What skills or habits do you wish you had started developing earlier, before entering law school or your legal career?
I'm an 18-year-old high school senior graduating this year in May. I've been taking law, psychology, and business classes for the past 4 years, so I've decided to double major in psychology and business management in college. Eventually, I'd like to become an attorney and maybe even open up my...
What advice would you give an aspiring attorney in choosing what college to attend for my undergraduate studies? Should I choose the highest ranked university whether or not it is my first choice, or should I go to a school where I feel like I will thrive and be happy even if the school is not as prestigious as some of the other schools where I have been accepted? Thank you. #Spring26 ?
I am a high school senior trying to decide where to attend college. I hope to eventually attend law school and become a lawyer.
How can I get involved in international law as an undergraduate student and someone who is from California, when many opportunities in this field are in Washington DC/New York, and are difficult to gain experience in?
What is a pathway for someone interested in this field but unsure how to get her foot in the door to gain experience in it?
What is good motivation for students who are struggling with hope in their future, since the world is becoming a scary and difficult place to perceive joyful solutions? #Spring26
The political climate of the world is progressively becoming more and more intimidating. As a college student, I have just started pursuing my future and I often find my friends losing motivation to continue their education since they feel the hostility going on around us that the feeling of...
By pursuing a career as an attorney, what morals or principles might I have to adapt or compromise on, to competently provide legal services?
By pursuing a career as an attorney, what morals or principles might I have to adapt or compromise on, to competently provide legal services?
What is the process of applying to law school ?
I'm approaching the process of applying to law school, but have no clue of the process and what it's like? Any explanations or tips? #Spring26