The Law Student Blog
So you are applying to law school, and you need advice on how to get INTO law school. Well... I have some great news for you. You have come to the right place! In my blog you are going to find a literal TON of information regarding everything that goes into applying to law school. I'm not going to lie to you, this is going to be a lot of work on your part. However, I have no doubt in my mind that you will be able to get into law school using the information I have graciously provided you. Feel free to message me or leave a comment if you are curious about anything.
Things You Should Consider Before EnrollingApplying to law school is a huge decision that should not be taken lightly. There are a lot of benefits to going to law school but it is no cake walk. Below we break down some factors you should consider when deciding if law school is right for you.
Is Law School a Good Fit?Law students come from a variety of academic backgrounds and for many the rigor of law school hits them like a ton of bricks their first year. Many people’s undergraduate experience is far different than what they face upon pursuing a JD. The best way to figure out if law school is for you is to do as much research as possible and meet with those who can paint you an accurate picture.
You will want to meet with law professors, sit in on a class, and talk with current law students. They can give you an unadulterated prospective of what it’s like to be a law student. It’s even better if you can meet with students who have similar backgrounds and circumstances. If you are a mother of two young children you would want to talk to someone who is going through law school with kids rather than a 23 year old single student.
Are You Passionate about Law?Law school sounds tempting to many people because of the prestige it brings as well as the potential to make a great salary. But beyond that do you have a passion for law? The daily grind in law school is laborious and can be overwhelming at times. Passion for the career field is what will pull you forward during the tough times. If you're still set on going to law school, check out informational websites such as www.lawpracticehq.com and www.lsac.org.
Are You Familiar with the Career Field?We’ve all seen the court room dramas on television shows. In reality there are the Ally McBeal types but for every one of those there are 100 who work behind the scenes doing research and pouring over legal documents until all hours of the night. Television makes being a lawyer far more “sexy” than it really is. Besides, there is much more to the career field than defending or prosecuting criminals. Typical graduates can choose from an array of career paths such as public policy, foundation and advocacy groups, real estate law, intellectual property, family law, government lobbying, and consulting.
The ExpenseLaw school graduates are typically saddled with debt upon graduation. The average law school tuition is $20,000 per year for a public school and over $30,000 for a private school. That sort of debt is no big deal if you start out earning six figures. Experts say that the big salaries that seemed to be a rite of passage for graduates are more myth than legend nowadays. While some attorneys do earn large salaries fairly quickly there is an emerging trend where lawyers are placed into a “partner” track and an “associate” track based upon their ability to make partner. An associate may never earn more than $70,000 a year. While that is a good middle class salary in many parts of the country it will take a good chunk of it to pay off the debt.
Things You Should Consider Before EnrollingApplying to law school is a huge decision that should not be taken lightly. There are a lot of benefits to going to law school but it is no cake walk. Below we break down some factors you should consider when deciding if law school is right for you.
Is Law School a Good Fit?Law students come from a variety of academic backgrounds and for many the rigor of law school hits them like a ton of bricks their first year. Many people’s undergraduate experience is far different than what they face upon pursuing a JD. The best way to figure out if law school is for you is to do as much research as possible and meet with those who can paint you an accurate picture.
You will want to meet with law professors, sit in on a class, and talk with current law students. They can give you an unadulterated prospective of what it’s like to be a law student. It’s even better if you can meet with students who have similar backgrounds and circumstances. If you are a mother of two young children you would want to talk to someone who is going through law school with kids rather than a 23 year old single student.
Are You Passionate about Law?Law school sounds tempting to many people because of the prestige it brings as well as the potential to make a great salary. But beyond that do you have a passion for law? The daily grind in law school is laborious and can be overwhelming at times. Passion for the career field is what will pull you forward during the tough times. If you're still set on going to law school, check out informational websites such as www.lawpracticehq.com and www.lsac.org.
Are You Familiar with the Career Field?We’ve all seen the court room dramas on television shows. In reality there are the Ally McBeal types but for every one of those there are 100 who work behind the scenes doing research and pouring over legal documents until all hours of the night. Television makes being a lawyer far more “sexy” than it really is. Besides, there is much more to the career field than defending or prosecuting criminals. Typical graduates can choose from an array of career paths such as public policy, foundation and advocacy groups, real estate law, intellectual property, family law, government lobbying, and consulting.
The ExpenseLaw school graduates are typically saddled with debt upon graduation. The average law school tuition is $20,000 per year for a public school and over $30,000 for a private school. That sort of debt is no big deal if you start out earning six figures. Experts say that the big salaries that seemed to be a rite of passage for graduates are more myth than legend nowadays. While some attorneys do earn large salaries fairly quickly there is an emerging trend where lawyers are placed into a “partner” track and an “associate” track based upon their ability to make partner. An associate may never earn more than $70,000 a year. While that is a good middle class salary in many parts of the country it will take a good chunk of it to pay off the debt.