Going to law school???

helenaimee
Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:43:31 +0000

Hi, I am an 18 year old college sophomore. I attend University of Rhode Island and my majors are B.S. Microbiology and B.M. Music Performance. My GPA is about 3.22 at the moment. I expect to graduate in 2018, and until recently I have wanted to go into the sciences and have a cushy job in genetics or biomedical research.
However, a recent exploration (and I’m not going to lie, binge-watching Suits) has led me to see law school as a potential path for me. I have always been fascinated with the law, and the financial reward can be fantastic. I am the type of person to not give up until I am right and my point has been made, and my family has always joked that I would make an excellent lawyer.

My question is, could law school be a viable option for me? Is it too early to visit law schools in my area and sit in at classes? Also, is financial aid available? Overall, is this a good thing for me to be pursuing? I don’t know very much about law school or the profession at all, but I would love some more info. Thanks.