DENNIS A BREEN

what should I major in and what should I focus on?

I am asking to help explain the academic, mental, and practical difficulties one might face on the journey to becoming a lawyer.

Should I Major in pre-law and minor in political science if I want to be a immigration lawyer

Hello! I am a 14-year-old 9th-grade student from the United States. For a school assignment, I am exploring potential future career paths and learning about what it takes to succeed in the professional world. I have a wide range of interests right now, including therapy/mental health, law...

I am a sophomore in college and I'm currently navigating the internship world for accounting. I'm starting the game a little early, but I want to go ahead and get my foot in the door. My plan is to pursue an MSA and obtain my CPA license, but I also want to attend law school to become an...

Hi everyone, I am a finance major but I recently did an internship and I didn't love the work I was doing. I now am confused on whether to change my major or not. I know I don't want to sit at a desk all day. I was thinking of switching it to marketing or even switching to kinesiology and...

i want to be an immigration lawyer

security or law enforcement

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...

I'm an incoming college freshman. I will be attending UC Santa Barbara to study political science in hopes to attend Law School after.

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?

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...

any tips helpful

I am not that capable in classes.

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!

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...

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?

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?

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.

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.

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...

Do you have to typical do 7 years of college to become a criminal defense lawyer or do they have programs also for it

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 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?

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...

I am a high school senior trying to decide where to attend college. I hope to eventually attend law school and become a lawyer.

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?

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?

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