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KP
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What should I study to go into law?
Law, judge, law school, salary,
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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Usually a course program, which contains a lot of social sciences, should give you the preparation for a college of law.
This includes a diversity of classes in history, political science, sociology, psychology, business, economics, public administration and others is good preparation. Any major in a social science concentration will help.
This includes a diversity of classes in history, political science, sociology, psychology, business, economics, public administration and others is good preparation. Any major in a social science concentration will help.
Doc Frick
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Talk to your high school career counselor KP. A career counselor can recommend courses for you and help you choose your undergraduate school and major wisely. Your undergraduate education will have an impact on your law school opportunities.
HIGH SCHOOL
• CLASSES: Choose courses that will enhance your reading comprehension, writing, and analytical skills. By challenging yourself in high school, you will be better prepared to do well as an undergraduate, and therefore be more likely to succeed in law school.
• GPA: If you know you're interested in a career in law as early as high school, begin your law school preparation by taking challenging classes and maintaining a high GPA.
• EVENTS: Law schools host events where you can learn about law school and law careers. Additionally, you’ll meet working lawyers, law students, and law school faculty.
COLLEGE
While there's no law school major, law schools do consider your major, they typically place more weight on your college GPA. A high undergraduate GPA can help demonstrate that you take your education seriously and can consistently maintain the level of effort and achievement needed to complete a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and become a successful lawyer. For this reason, you should choose a major in which you will excel.
• EXPERIENCE: A quality law school application will include some real-world experience using the skills needed to be a lawyer. Getting a college job of any kind shows you are organized and have the discipline it takes to manage your busy schedule. By finding a part-time job or internship during school in a law-related field, you will gain tons of experience to put on your application. You can also begin to build connections for future recommendations for law school.
LAW SCHOOL
Law school encompasses an extensive array of subjects that pertain to the legal system and its execution. These topics are classified into several categories, which equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its multifaceted nature.
SALARIES
Some fields of law provide a higher earning potential than others. Additionally, your experience practicing law and your education level can affect how much you make as an attorney. Another important factor is where you live. Some areas have a higher demand for specialized attorneys and may offer higher salaries than what you'd find in other areas.
For instance, some metropolitan areas may have a higher earning potential for attorneys in corporate, civil and family law than more rural or less populated areas. There are also some types of lawyers who earn higher salaries due to the specialized nature of the field of law they practice.
HIGH SCHOOL
• CLASSES: Choose courses that will enhance your reading comprehension, writing, and analytical skills. By challenging yourself in high school, you will be better prepared to do well as an undergraduate, and therefore be more likely to succeed in law school.
• GPA: If you know you're interested in a career in law as early as high school, begin your law school preparation by taking challenging classes and maintaining a high GPA.
• EVENTS: Law schools host events where you can learn about law school and law careers. Additionally, you’ll meet working lawyers, law students, and law school faculty.
COLLEGE
While there's no law school major, law schools do consider your major, they typically place more weight on your college GPA. A high undergraduate GPA can help demonstrate that you take your education seriously and can consistently maintain the level of effort and achievement needed to complete a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and become a successful lawyer. For this reason, you should choose a major in which you will excel.
• EXPERIENCE: A quality law school application will include some real-world experience using the skills needed to be a lawyer. Getting a college job of any kind shows you are organized and have the discipline it takes to manage your busy schedule. By finding a part-time job or internship during school in a law-related field, you will gain tons of experience to put on your application. You can also begin to build connections for future recommendations for law school.
LAW SCHOOL
Law school encompasses an extensive array of subjects that pertain to the legal system and its execution. These topics are classified into several categories, which equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its multifaceted nature.
SALARIES
Some fields of law provide a higher earning potential than others. Additionally, your experience practicing law and your education level can affect how much you make as an attorney. Another important factor is where you live. Some areas have a higher demand for specialized attorneys and may offer higher salaries than what you'd find in other areas.
For instance, some metropolitan areas may have a higher earning potential for attorneys in corporate, civil and family law than more rural or less populated areas. There are also some types of lawyers who earn higher salaries due to the specialized nature of the field of law they practice.