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How do I get into business?
I want to go to collage for either business or law but I don't know which is better and easier to get into
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Evan’s Answer
Your personal skill set should be an important factor in this decision. Both law and business are competitive fields during school and upon completion. A successful finance career will require strong math skills, whereas a legal career will consist of reading and writing.
If you are interested in both these fields, the good news is there is a lot of overlap and finance professionals and lawyers work closely together business deals together. For ex., financiers identify business opportunities through mathematical projections, while lawyers write the documents to formalize the terms of any agreement necessary to pursue the opportunity. I recommend educating yourself via mentorship, internships, and media to understand more about the differences in finance and law and what would be the best fit for you.
Good luck!
If you are interested in both these fields, the good news is there is a lot of overlap and finance professionals and lawyers work closely together business deals together. For ex., financiers identify business opportunities through mathematical projections, while lawyers write the documents to formalize the terms of any agreement necessary to pursue the opportunity. I recommend educating yourself via mentorship, internships, and media to understand more about the differences in finance and law and what would be the best fit for you.
Good luck!
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Have you thought about what career you would like to do?
Below are my suggestions:
1. Would you like to be a lawyer, paralegal, judge? Alternatively, would you have interest in finance, accounting , business administration, human resources, marketing,etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges. Also, you can consider to take double major.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Would you like to be a lawyer, paralegal, judge? Alternatively, would you have interest in finance, accounting , business administration, human resources, marketing,etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges. Also, you can consider to take double major.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Savita’s Answer
The choice of business or law depends on your personality and interest. Getting into Business school is easier and it take about 4 years of education (in USA) to earn bachelor degree after the high-school. Here are the steps you need to go through to pursue law degree in the USA:
Education Prerequisites: Undergraduate Degree: In the U.S., you need to complete a bachelor's degree in any field. There's no specific major required, but common areas of study include political science, history, or business.
Law School Admission Test (LSAT): LSAT: Most law schools in the U.S. require applicants to take the LSAT, a standardized test that assesses reading and verbal reasoning skills. Some schools also accept the GRE as an alternative.
Law School Application: Transcripts: Submit your undergraduate transcripts.
a. Letters of Recommendation: Obtain letters from professors or professionals who can attest to your capabilities.
b. Personal Statement: Write a personal statement explaining your interest in law and any relevant experiences.
c. Resume: Include your academic and professional experiences.
Law School: Juris Doctor (JD) Program: Enroll in a JD program, which typically takes three years to complete in the U.S. The first year usually covers core subjects like contracts, torts, constitutional law, and civil procedure. Subsequent years allow for specialization through electives.
Internships and Practical Experience: Internships/Clerkships: Gain practical experience through internships or clerkships with law firms, judges, or legal departments. This is crucial for building skills and networking.
Bar Examination:
1. After earning your JD, you must pass the bar exam in the state where you intend to practice. The bar exam tests knowledge of state-specific and general legal principles.
2. Some states also require passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), which assesses knowledge of professional conduct.
Licensure: Upon passing the bar exam, you must apply for admission to the bar in your state, which may include a character and fitness evaluation.
Education Prerequisites: Undergraduate Degree: In the U.S., you need to complete a bachelor's degree in any field. There's no specific major required, but common areas of study include political science, history, or business.
Law School Admission Test (LSAT): LSAT: Most law schools in the U.S. require applicants to take the LSAT, a standardized test that assesses reading and verbal reasoning skills. Some schools also accept the GRE as an alternative.
Law School Application: Transcripts: Submit your undergraduate transcripts.
a. Letters of Recommendation: Obtain letters from professors or professionals who can attest to your capabilities.
b. Personal Statement: Write a personal statement explaining your interest in law and any relevant experiences.
c. Resume: Include your academic and professional experiences.
Law School: Juris Doctor (JD) Program: Enroll in a JD program, which typically takes three years to complete in the U.S. The first year usually covers core subjects like contracts, torts, constitutional law, and civil procedure. Subsequent years allow for specialization through electives.
Internships and Practical Experience: Internships/Clerkships: Gain practical experience through internships or clerkships with law firms, judges, or legal departments. This is crucial for building skills and networking.
Bar Examination:
1. After earning your JD, you must pass the bar exam in the state where you intend to practice. The bar exam tests knowledge of state-specific and general legal principles.
2. Some states also require passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), which assesses knowledge of professional conduct.
Licensure: Upon passing the bar exam, you must apply for admission to the bar in your state, which may include a character and fitness evaluation.
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Paul’s Answer
Both are great fields. Law is going to take a bit longer because you need more school and have to pass the bar or equivalent local test.
Business has a wide range of options from running your own, to working within small to large. Getting hands on experience though jobs, internships, and classes.
Personally I started thinking I'd want to do business or law. Then was going towards business marketing. I ended up in accounting, and now work in product management for a software company.
Having the business acumen and accounting background has been quite helpful.
Business has a wide range of options from running your own, to working within small to large. Getting hands on experience though jobs, internships, and classes.
Personally I started thinking I'd want to do business or law. Then was going towards business marketing. I ended up in accounting, and now work in product management for a software company.
Having the business acumen and accounting background has been quite helpful.
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Anantharajah’s Answer
Depends on what you want to do in your life.
If you want to know what you want to do long term (something you are good at and can make money), then you would do a masters in that area (whether law or anything else).
On the other hand, if you don't know what you want to do in life, then you would chose to do business. Basically, if you know you are driven and hard working, but haven't decided on which function and/or industry, then an MBA would be ideal. Having said that, keep in mind that there is a big difference between attending one of the top schools vs the others for business school and this is not necessarily the case with focused Masters programmes. This is because, you go to business school to network and gain exposure as opposed to learn hard skills.
Other tips:
- Regardless of law or business school you pursue, make sure to leverage the latest technology (GenAI/ ChatGPT) to get advise on essay prep, test prep (LSAT/GMAT), and interview prep.
- Other thing you need to keep in mind that the MBA is usually 1-2 years and JD/Law is much longer. This means you would be out of the job market for longer and accrue more debt as a JD.
Identify what you want to do long term
Decide on the program (MBA, Law, etc)
Consider whether JD + MBA is an option too
If you want to know what you want to do long term (something you are good at and can make money), then you would do a masters in that area (whether law or anything else).
On the other hand, if you don't know what you want to do in life, then you would chose to do business. Basically, if you know you are driven and hard working, but haven't decided on which function and/or industry, then an MBA would be ideal. Having said that, keep in mind that there is a big difference between attending one of the top schools vs the others for business school and this is not necessarily the case with focused Masters programmes. This is because, you go to business school to network and gain exposure as opposed to learn hard skills.
Other tips:
- Regardless of law or business school you pursue, make sure to leverage the latest technology (GenAI/ ChatGPT) to get advise on essay prep, test prep (LSAT/GMAT), and interview prep.
- Other thing you need to keep in mind that the MBA is usually 1-2 years and JD/Law is much longer. This means you would be out of the job market for longer and accrue more debt as a JD.
Anantharajah recommends the following next steps:
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David’s Answer
Hello Gavin. This will depend on your personal interests, priorities, and career goals. Business school seems easier to get into and finish than law school. Also you can have both by looking at programs that offer joint degrees like a JD/MBA.
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Patricia’s Answer
Go into a buiness you are passionate about because you will spend night and day into building it.https://www.careervillage.org/
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Bright’s Answer
Hello Gvain. This should do
Here’s a summary of how to decide and get into business or law:
Explore Both Fields: Research what business and law careers involve, including the skills, opportunities, and work environments.
Assess Your Strengths:
Choose business if you enjoy entrepreneurship, management, or finance.
Choose law if you like critical thinking, problem-solving, and advocating.
College Entry:
Business: Easier to enter; typically requires basic math and communication skills.
Law: Requires strong academic performance, especially in writing, reading, and logic.
Long-term Goals: Think about which aligns with your future goals—running businesses or working in legal fields.
Here’s a summary of how to decide and get into business or law:
Explore Both Fields: Research what business and law careers involve, including the skills, opportunities, and work environments.
Assess Your Strengths:
Choose business if you enjoy entrepreneurship, management, or finance.
Choose law if you like critical thinking, problem-solving, and advocating.
College Entry:
Business: Easier to enter; typically requires basic math and communication skills.
Law: Requires strong academic performance, especially in writing, reading, and logic.
Long-term Goals: Think about which aligns with your future goals—running businesses or working in legal fields.
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Sneha’s Answer
Hey Gavin! I went into business school and knew I wanted to pursue a career in business analytics. I also knew I wanted a job after 4 years of schooling which is different than law which would require at least 7 years of school (4 undergrad + 3 law school + passing bar exam) Hope this helps!
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Crystal’s Answer
Hi Gavin,
You could potentially do both depending on how much school you're willing or not willing to invest in.
You could be Paralegal and open your own business.
Get an associates degree in Business Management (2 years). Then get certified as a Paralegal (2 years).
Get a job in a law office to gain deeper insight and hands on experience while researching other private Paralegal Practices.
Maybe get you MBA before opening your own practice.
Go forward with courage. You got this!
Crystal
You could potentially do both depending on how much school you're willing or not willing to invest in.
You could be Paralegal and open your own business.
Get an associates degree in Business Management (2 years). Then get certified as a Paralegal (2 years).
Get a job in a law office to gain deeper insight and hands on experience while researching other private Paralegal Practices.
Maybe get you MBA before opening your own practice.
Go forward with courage. You got this!
Crystal
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Isaiah’s Answer
Business and business school are definitely easier to get into as you usually can get in with a pretty standard GPA and a year or two of college under your belt. You can get into law school with any undergraduate degree though, so if you go and take business classes but then decide you still would like to pursue a career in law you can apply after you graduate from undergrad and go study law after. What route is better is a more personal preference you would have to decide, the best part is that there is no rush. Can go to school and feel your way out as you begin to figure out what classes or majors interest you the most.