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Andrew
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What advice would you give me as an incoming freshman with a pre-Law objective??
Hi-What advice would you give me as an incoming college freshman majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies (Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics & Government) in a college in D.C. with a pre-Law track? Perhaps choices/decisions you made as an undergraduate that helped or hindered your path to law school? Were there certain organizations you joined that were beneficial to your career goals? Or opportunities you sought to assist in building your undergrad resume? Also, how did you go about deciding on the right law school for you? Thanks for your time in answering my questions.
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Adam Rosenzweig
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Hey Andrew, it's awesome that you have a goal! Knowing your destination is key to getting there.
To succeed as a pre-law student, you need to create a "degree plan" with your school counselor. This plan will outline the courses you need and their order. Be clear with your counselor about your aim to apply to law school and ensure your plan aligns with this goal.
Before meeting your counselor, research the application and admission requirements of law schools you're interested in. Your counselor might not know all the details about law school admissions, so having your own information will help make your plan more effective.
Also, reach out to law students and lawyers. Ask them what they found helpful or unhelpful in college before applying to law school.
Lastly, remember that your goals might change, and that's okay. I changed majors twice, and my career ended up unrelated to my degree. Everyone's path is unique, so follow your skills and passions wherever they take you.
To succeed as a pre-law student, you need to create a "degree plan" with your school counselor. This plan will outline the courses you need and their order. Be clear with your counselor about your aim to apply to law school and ensure your plan aligns with this goal.
Before meeting your counselor, research the application and admission requirements of law schools you're interested in. Your counselor might not know all the details about law school admissions, so having your own information will help make your plan more effective.
Also, reach out to law students and lawyers. Ask them what they found helpful or unhelpful in college before applying to law school.
Lastly, remember that your goals might change, and that's okay. I changed majors twice, and my career ended up unrelated to my degree. Everyone's path is unique, so follow your skills and passions wherever they take you.
Kelly Oduro
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Kelly’s Answer
Hi Andrew,
The most important thing to do during undergrad to prepare for law school is to have a high GPA. Take classes and participate in experiences that you're interested in but also provide you with an opportunity to see what law school is like.
During undergrad, I joined a pre-law organization that provided me with networking opportunities to speak with attorneys and law schools, sit in on law school classes, and sit in on a trial. Those experiences helped me confirm that I wanted to go to law school.
I would also encourage you to seek out internship or research opportunities with professors, courthouses, local legal associations, or other community service organizations as well! These experiences will bring in contact with areas of the law or how the law impacts society and shape your legal interests.
The most important thing to do during undergrad to prepare for law school is to have a high GPA. Take classes and participate in experiences that you're interested in but also provide you with an opportunity to see what law school is like.
During undergrad, I joined a pre-law organization that provided me with networking opportunities to speak with attorneys and law schools, sit in on law school classes, and sit in on a trial. Those experiences helped me confirm that I wanted to go to law school.
I would also encourage you to seek out internship or research opportunities with professors, courthouses, local legal associations, or other community service organizations as well! These experiences will bring in contact with areas of the law or how the law impacts society and shape your legal interests.