What kind of grades do i need? what kind of knowledge will i need? what are some good schools? Is it really hard? please provide information, any information at all would be usefull.
2006-12-05 10:36:39 · 12 answers · asked by francesica001 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Being a lawyer takes a lot of hard work and time. After you pass the necessary exams and get practicing, the real time investment begins.
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2006-12-05 10:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by James S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming you live in the U.S. - if not, this info might not apply.
You need a bachelor's degree first, but it can be in any subject. I'm starting law school next fall, and my bachelor's is in linguistics. As far as grades go, do the best you possibly can. Law schools are very competitive. If you want to go to a good law school, you need really good grades.
You will also have to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) during your last year of undergraduate school. Start studying for the LSAT as soon as you possibly can. There are prep courses out there, but they are expensive. I just studied by myself from books and my score was in the 97% percentile (but you should know what approach to studying works best for you).
As far as what type of knowledge you need - they don't expect you to have any advanced knowledge of law before you begin law school. You should probably have a fairly good understanding of the way the government works though.
You should do quite a bit of research on law schools before deciding where to go. A good place to start is the rankings that come out every year in U.S. News and World Report.
2006-12-05 18:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by Rae 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey oj,
It is not hard to become a lawyer take it from me my mom is one she went to harvard for 7 years. All it takes is good grades and a lot of knowledge.
2006-12-08 20:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by Harlee J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawyer school go allot to the library and read the law book get 1st degree physolygy and poetry in college dedicate your life to polite rules and laws well its pretty boring i quiet I m a lead Guitar solo for Red Hot Chili Pepers!!!
2006-12-05 18:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 8 years of school a 4 year intership and don't forget about the money.
2006-12-05 18:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by blondebeauty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
high school
college
law school
good grades
a lot of information
any of the top universities
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2006-12-05 18:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need good grades to get into the top notch universities and lots and lots of money to get there
2006-12-05 18:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
money
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gw law school or va tech
2006-12-05 18:38:34 · answer #8 · answered by Lucky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you say where u from answer will be much easier
2006-12-05 18:39:38 · answer #9 · answered by thunder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of money for school!
2006-12-05 18:37:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋