What advice could you give to a new law undergraduate student?

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non-specific question in this question is intentional


10 pts. for good or detailed answer

Answer 1

go to all of your classes.

trust me, it sounds like it is simple advice but it really helps.

too often freshmen get caught up in the fact that they are now on their own. so they start missing a couple of classes here and there and the professor will never know because there are 200 students in the class.

but the problem is when you start missing the lectures, the assignments and exams become a lot more difficult.

if you can make it through your first year of college w/ a decent gpa you will be set for the rest of your degree.

remember, the freshmen classes are designed to be a bit...boring, so as to weed out people. if you make it through this you are pretty much in the clear.

another bit of advice, learn how to do research and write well. usually liberal arts programs will have a research methods class. basically it is a class on how to conduct research and write papers. take it your sophomore year, it will help you.

finally (sorry this is getting long), enjoy yourself. it can be easy to burn yourself out. many colleges have a lot of events and activities for incoming freshmen. these will help you meet people and give you a good idea of what campus life is all about. college isn't just about getting a degree, college is also about the experience. so have fun.

Answer 2

I'm not a law student, but I sure feel like one. My husband just graduated from law school. In my previous employment as a criminal defense investigator/trial assistant, I was responsible for training and manage law school interns.

My best advice is to get good grades. Law schools are very competitive. Take a lot of writing and speech classes. Philosophy classes help, too.

I suggest that you call around to local law firms and offices and ask if you can volunteer for free or ask if they have internship programs. Find a law firm that specializes in the type of law you are interested in. This is how you will find out if you like a particular specialty or whether or not you want to go ahead with law school.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Don't panic if others have their assignments done way before you...everyone gets it done in the end. It can be unnerving when you hear people say they've finished. There are those who get things done right off and then there are procrastinators...doesn't matter which one you are.

If you feel overwhelmed with stuff to get done...that's normal...remind yourself it's normal and that helps calm things down.

Don't sacrifice your social life and let work take over everything...socialising makes you a more effective student.

Don't sacrifice your work for a social life though.

Be very frugal when note taking....lots of people end up practically writing everything verbatim! Just note the salient points.

Try to be first to the library when you get a title!! Them books go fast!

If you find certain aspects of your course a total bore...that's normal, don't worry.

Don't skip too many sessions!

Learn your cases back to front and inside out as these will form a large basis of what you do.

Best wishes.

Answer 4

First of all congratulations and best wishes!! Here's my advice, focus! focus! focus! There is nothing more important than time management when you're in school, particularly undergrad law or medicine.
Be sure to practice your writing. Writing will be very important to law school when you get to that point.
Next, set up a space to read and study. Make it a comfortable space where you can concentrate on your studies without interruption.
Participate in study groups, get to know your peers. You guys can help one another get through the assignments and reading.
It helps to have peers who are going through the work along with you. You can bounce your ideas off of one another and help each other out.
Do not be involoved in too deep of a romantic relationship. By the way, this is a common mistake with undergrads esp. those who are away from home for the first time. Relationships take resources that you will need, including time, money and focus.
Have dates and have fun but try not to get too 'deep.
Keep all of your books that you acquire in the undergrad program, they might prove helpful later.
Get to know your professors. They respond to students who ask questions, do their work, and ask questions. Did you notice I wrote ask questions twice. There's a reason for it.
In your free time, attend lectures or programs that pertain to your fave law topics. Look at them as another way to learn.
Is there a law club at school? Join. If not, start one.
Assume a leadership position so you can qualify for the best law schools and get letters of recommendation from your professors and other key people.
Is there a law journal at your school? Do they accept submissions from undergrads? Maybe, you'd like to write.
Pace yourself so that cramming is not neccessary.
Enjoy!!!

All the best!

Answer 5

You need to study, take a variety of courses Major in English, History, Crim or Business. Minor in something related to law, but different than your major. Diversity of study and grades a good pre-law student make. Go to class. I know it is easy to not go, but go. Try and schedule classes for your natural "high" periods. If you are a morning person, take morning classes if you are a night person take afternoon classes. While MW and TR classes are appealing because you won't have class on Fri, the classes are longer and it is harder to stay focused.
Hope that helps!

Answer 6

The points are a mute topic...

As an attorney one must remember that there are always three sides to a story....with the truth sitting inbetween somewhere. Your job is to get to the TRUTH!

Be compassionate yet firm. Do not come across your peers or associates with a "better than thou" attitude bearing in mind that one day....the rearend you chew out may eventually be your boss!

The officers you deal with make mistakes just like anybody else ... so don't be judgemental!

If you wish to be a lawyer...be professional!

Best wishes!

Answer 7

relies upon on which portion of regulation you want to concentration. employer is a reliable decision for the excuses you said. in case you pick to pursue criminal regulation, then criminal justice will be reliable. in case you pick to pursue governmental regulation then political technology will be sensible.

Answer 8

law is simply: details....everything is in the details

Answer 9

start saving up to pay back those school loans, unless your rich daddy paid for it...