Going to law school???

helenaimee
Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:37:40 +0000

Thank you for your response, that is so helpful! I understand that law is nothing like it is shown on TV but that is where y initial interest in law came from. I met with my therapist yesterday and he told me that based on my personality, law would be an excellent career choice.

As far as law school, I sill want to visit a few classes just to get an idea of what the environment is like. I have heard that law school classes are astronomically different from other kinds of college courses in a variety of ways.

I have also heard that it’s a good idea to take a gap year or two between UG and law school to work in a law firm or office. Is this true with all schools or would some rather have students straight out of college? I want to have the highest chance possible to get into a top 50 school or maybe even a top 20.

My schedule is booked for the current semester but I will talk to my attorney generals office regarding opportunities during the winter and next semester. I am assuming that law firms generally operate 9-5 M-F.

I really hope that law school is an actual option for me and I’m not just kidding myself. I have also heard that if you don’t get into Harvard or Columbia etc. you might as well just give up.