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What should I do Is law school really worth it for my future? ?
Hi everyone! I hope all is well with you. My name is Kailynn, and I am currently an undergraduate student interested in attending graduate school. However, I am deeply debating whether I should attend law school (a dual degree program to also complete my master's) or just pursue a master's...
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Is pursuing a law career fruitful/ is it worth it?
To all law graduates, I am interested in pursuing a career in law. I am wondering how fruitful and worth it this career has been for each of you? Would you say it is simpler to follow another profession?
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What should I major and minor in if I want to be a lawyer?
I'm in high school, and I'm starting to think of what I want to do. I'm interested in estate law, defense, and entertainment law. I want to know what I should study in college before I go to law school to help support my education.
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What are the requirements to become a Lawyer?
I want to become a Lawyer, but I don’t know what are the requirements. What are the requirements to become a lawyer?
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Why and how do I make money doing legal things around the country?
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What is the best major i could choose aiming for a degree in law and why #spring24?
Im confused on which classes will benifet me the most and get me the furthest in regards to this career choice, i know i want to take pre-law which is provided in two different majors like sociology and integrated literary arts, but i dont know what the best choice would be. #spring24
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What job should i pursue?
I am unsure of what i want to do when im older, i have ideas such as being a pilot, lawyer, interior designer or something to do with marketing. I just don’t know what is best for me. I enjoy writing, researching, designing, crafting, and traveling. what should i do?
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What are the hardest parts of becoming a lawyer?
What’s the hardest part of becoming a lawyer? More specifically, a defense attorney in criminal cases? And what are the most important things to know before committing to becoming a lawyer?
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What is the life of a lawyer like?
Specific details and qualifications for each. Pay, hours, mindset, traits, family life, degrees.
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What is the starting salary for a paralegal?
My mother is a paralegal and I find it super fascinating. She is a medical paralegal but I would love to be a criminal law paralegal. I love learning about the law so I think that being a criminal law paralegal would be great.
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How long does it take to become a paralegal?
Tell us everything we need to do to become a paralegal.
Note: Given the growing interest in the paralegal field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
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How can I be respectful to peers at work when especially in serious situations?
I am an 8th grader
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Where should i volunteer?
Hi, my name is Emma in in the 9th grade and i would like to be a lawyer. i live near Louisville Kentucky, anyone have input on where i should/could volunteer? :)
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Is it hard being or trying to become a defense attorney?
I ask this question because infant to be a defense attorney in he future and I want to know about the journey and what they go through while being a defense attorney or trying to be one.
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How will I be able to keep my time managed so I can be able to be more equipped to become a lawyer?
I'm an 8th grader and I'm 13 years old. My favorite class in school is English. I have skills in writing and time management. One of my hobbies is art, such as drawing.
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What should i consider when wanting to major in Law and Criminal Justice?
I'm interested in majoring in Law in Criminal Justice and i just want to learn how to prepare for that.
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Will I have to be optimistic while being a lawyer or should I be prepared for how the case will go?
In the 8th grade and I want to find what personality I will use.
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How can I use my sense of humor as a lawyer?
How can I make jokes to lighten up the mood without looking like a bad person, or someone who does not take me serious.
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What helped you find your calling?
I'm in 9th grade I'm thinking of becoming a lawyer but I don't know what type, what helped you find the law you wanted?
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What do I need to know as a freshman in highschool about college?
Hello, I am a freshman in highschool and my dream college is harvard. I want to be a medical malpractice lawyer and go for grad law at Harvard or Cornell and undergrad pre law/ major in psychology or political science at RMU or PSU. First off are these good schools? Am i dreaming too hard? Im a...
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Is law school hard? What do I major in to become a good lawyer?
Hello! What is the best major/s to choose for an aspiring lawyer. Is law school hard? I'm a freshmen in college and feel lost a little... I would love to become a lawyer but I heard it's difficult. I also don't know where to start because I'm switching my major and realized that the only...
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What do you have to do to become a lawyer ?
What type of school and how long will I be studying
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How would I know if law is truly the thing for me? Is it always lucrative?
I have been confused for a while. I am looking for something interesting enough to keep me on my game, but also something i am good at and can bring in a shining income. It doesn't help that I've never been able to truly pick out what I want, I always have to consider the interests of my...
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What is a good starting point for a future attorney.
9th grade
Criminal defense attorney or prosecuting attorney
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What classes shouldi take if i want to become a lawyer?
I'm in high school and would like to become a lawyer I just don't know how or what classes I would have to take. Being a lawyer is something I'm considering.
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What is the best undergrad major to enter law school?
Hello; I'm an international student studying my senior year in the US. My dream job is being a lawyer, but I am really confused about what to study for undergrad. My other area of interest is computer science and design. Would it be a good idea to study one of those instead of pre-law?
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What makes medical advocacy a good career?
What is the thing you enjoy most about being a medical advocacy lawyer?
What makes you enjoy being able to get justice for people who experience inequality with a medical professional.
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What is the career you wanna take up?
I would love to take up becoming a lawyer. The reason I would love to be a lawyer because I wanna make money because I wanna be making money to provide for myself and my family.
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What are the different types of jobs in law?
I am currently in my first year of high school and am still choosing between cyber security and law. If you could explain some benefits of both and how I can choose which one is better for me, I would highly appreciate it. Thank you.
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What does law school involve I know that you Lear different jargon and vocabulary but do you learn about types of law??
What does law school involve? I know that you Lear different jargon and vocabulary but do you learn about types of law? How do you get experience in law school?
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If I am currently taking classes such as AP Euro, AP US Gov, AP Comp Gov, and Ap lit will these courses help my application if I want to go into criminal justice as a major in college?
I am currently a senior filling out college apps.
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How can fid a career for me when I can't even think of what I want to be?
How can fid a career for me when I can't even think of what I want to be?
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what are the proper channels to get a job in the field of law?
what are the proper channels to get a job in the field of law?
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What’s it like to go eviromental lawyer school?
What’s it like being an eviromental lawyer
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How many types of lawyer exist?
How many types of lawyer exist? And what are the best law school to attend, another question I got is can u make a living out of art? And how do I know that this is really what I want?
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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.
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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?
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When studying to become a lawyer what are the most important things to remember?
When studying to become a lawyer what are the most important things to remember or do to help with studying and stuck
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How did u discover u wanna be a lawyer?
was it money? family career, motivation?
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How do judges make their decision?
I ask this because I want to know a little bit more of law, so i know what im getting myself into.
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Where are the best places to find internships related to law, government, or public service as a high school student and how can you make yourself stand out?
I am interested in studying political science, public policy, and international relations. I have done fellowships and internships related to politics locally, but I want to expand. I am not sure where to look.
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How does a District Attorney go about making a case against a defendant?
After someone is called to court for a criminal offense.
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How to find a good law program?
Law programs for research and to become a future lawyer.
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What different types of lawyers are there?
What different types of lawyers are there? I am considering this job and I want to know more about it. I want to do this job because I want to make my Fanny proud of me and do something good with my life. I also want to make a decent amount of money as an adult.