I can really bs my way through anything and I can argue any point, but I'm not into hitting the books thing at school, will that really matter. And is Law school as hard as the say it is?
2006-11-16 11:17:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Law school is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. And I have a child that I birthed naturally.
And after law school is the Bar exam. Some states fail a higher percentage than they pass.
If you don't like to read, forget about it.
Oh, and unless that bs you're good at means Bachelor of Science, you might need a degree first.
2006-11-16 13:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1) Advocacy for a client is important, but BSing is very little of a lawyer's day.
(2) You must hit the books to be a lawyer. Lawyers read, read, read, all day. You may enter a speciality where you do the same thing over and over (like, say, insurance defense or personal injury) where people skills become more important, but you still have to learn to get there.
(3) Law school isn't like med school. There are not tons of things to memorize. You don't go to school 60 hours a week. But if (a) you're not good at analysis and reading comprehension, or (b) You're not willing to put in the time to get good at those things, it can be tough. I think it's much more of a "can do it" or "can't do it." With that said, there are LOTS of dumb people who go through law school and graduate (especially those at less-than-top-notch schools).
2006-11-16 11:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a lot more to being a lawyer than arguing. Countless hours of research, paperwork, and reading laws are required. If you are not getting the grades to succeed in high school then you won't even be considered to become a law student. Clients will seek the most professional and intelligent lawyers they can find who have a proven track record - such as prior grades.
2006-11-16 11:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by Devin J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Law school - if you want to not just get through but do well enough to pass the bar and get a good job - is a no holds barred crash study for three to four years. First and second years are a wipe out for anything other than studying.
BS doesn't cut it, and while arguing is good, if you can't do the analysis and the detail work, you won't survive.
2006-11-16 11:25:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
BS will get you nowhere in law. You need to know your facts/law inside and out. Studying to be a lawyer is tedious and passing the bar exam takes an unbelievable commitment.
2006-11-16 11:26:46 · answer #5 · answered by kiki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duh...
is it hard?
first get your bachelors degree in ecconomics, philosophy, history, or polotical science. then apply for law school.
you have too get you BA befor you go for your bar.
how hard law school for you, will probably depend on how hard those first 4 years of school where.
that's what i'm doing right now. i'd say i'm 2/6-8 years done. is it hard? not so far, my classes are some what easy. but the problem is your forced to take alot of classes on stuff you probably have no interest in.
but keep it up, all it really takes is alot of passin and dedication, or so i'm told.
2006-11-16 11:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by sapace monkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. bs works in bars not at the Bar.
2006-11-16 11:27:27 · answer #7 · answered by NuncProTunc 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think, now dont quote me on this, but I think you need a law degree.
2006-11-16 11:39:07 · answer #8 · answered by icantthink4155 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes and Yes. Sounds to me like you should sell cars.
2006-11-16 11:23:32 · answer #9 · answered by zillenium_00 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes yes
2006-11-16 11:29:17 · answer #10 · answered by SUNSH!NE© 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋