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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...
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
What can I put in my resume if I want to be a lawyer?
What can I put in my resume if I want to be a lawyer?
How do I decide on what career to pursue between teaching and law?
#Spring26 All my life I've been conflicted between teaching and law, and now I'm at an impasse. I know that becoming a lawyer will pay much more in the long run, but with how much law school would cost, I'm not exactly sure if betting on the fact that I will stick with law is smart, because if...
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?
What different law options are there? What does each one look like? How do I decide which one is best for me? What high school class will best help me before college
How to decide which part of this career would work best with me?
What are the key challenges and expectations that students typically find during law school, and how do these experiences prepare them for their future legal careers ?
What should I expect to find when I get into law school? What's the work like after college?
Would anyone be willing to answer the questions for this quick written interview for my school assignment?
Would anyone would be willing to answer a few questions about their job in the legal field? I am a student at Purdue Global in LS100. I would need to use your name to submit to the professor of my class so she knows who I spoke with. I've included the questions below. Feel free to skip any...
How should I go about getting ready for and applying to law school?
I am in my junior year of my B.S. in criminal justice and I think that I want to go to law school, but I am worried that I have decided this so late into my education. I have an overall GPA of 3.6. and I am looking into how to study for the LSAT. I would be okay with pursuing another career...
Can i do ride-along with a police officer at the age of 14?
Hey i'm a 14 year old boy. looking to becoming a police officer when i grow up. i want to look more into police things and focus more on my career.