What do you think of law degree, is it hard or easy?

Question

Most of the people who heard about law degree always think the subject is very hard. Sometimes they not to confidence to take the subject.

But why I think that law degree is a lot easier than pure math degree, or archicteture, or medicine? Do you think so too?

So why many people has build in their image, that law is scary subject? Surely there would be some explanation of some factors?

* I'm 2nd year law student *


10 pts. for good or detailed or extensive answer.

Answer 1

Law degrees call on certain strengths and aptitudes that some people don't possess to the same degree as others. You have to be extremely logical, detailed, and able to understand complicated legal codes and court procedures. You don't have to be a genius, and most people who pursue law degrees aren't, but you can't be stupid. And the brilliant lawyers do quite well for themselves.

You raise a good point, though. At any given time, there are more law students than there are practicing lawyers. Conversely, very few people are proficient in the maths and sciences. Individuals who excel in math and science usually have high IQs, but individuals who excel in critical thinking and logic usually do, too.

I think some people find acquiring a law degree 'scary' or 'intimidating' simply because most reputable law schools require three years of postgraduate work. That's a lengthy and expensive investment, especially since there's no promise that a law degree will turn into a profitable career.

Answer 2

I have no experience with law school other than an education law class (teacher). I found it very interesting, though their seemed to be a lot of memorization and various possibilities even to one situation. I think some people may be intimidated by the memorization and possible outcomes involved. Most other degrees involve more concept than law. It reminded me of one of those books you had as a kid that said "If you think Frankie did it go to page 45" "If you think Sandy did it go to page 17", you would then go read which ever page you though and there was again more directions leading you here and there and it kept going on and on. There were always 150 possibilities, none of which may have been completely right.

Answer 3

Anyone who takes a little, ever so little, interest in Sociology, Behavioral Science in particular, will find Law a very fascinating subject, and not very difficult as a discipline for study as major curriculum! Most other subjects are abstract, though they have applications for illustration of their theories and concepts in practical day-to-daym life. But Law is a subject of the human mind! It is not abstract at any time! And, to make the study interesting, one has only to read text books authored by great minds like Winsfield (esp. Law of Torts! and, Law of Contracts!), Salmond (esp. Jurisprudence! and, his treatise on Criminology!) and some great writings by Jurists in various epochs on a variety of legal issues! The study of Law is certainly not 'hard', it is interesting, and it kind of contributes to a complete personality by readily tackling issues closely relevant to life in society, any society, and relevant to any field of human activity and interaction! (good luck in your pursuit, all the best for a top-ranking success in the exams!)

Answer 4

Law is by far the most difficult field of study, without a doubt.

The reason is because there are no right answers.

Bear that in mind when you are studying for the Bar Exam, and you'll do a lot better when you take it.

Answer 5

that's a great number of memorization. Getting the degree isn't the complicated section, that's the bar examination it extremely is brutal. between the main complicated assessments there are. some human beings effectively get their degree yet are on no account waiting to pass the bar.