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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...
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...
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 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...