I graduated w/ a BA in Journalism from a small state school in NJ, can I get into a decent law program, even though I came from small school? I've been looking at Rutgers law school or NYU....what is law school like? Is it feasible to go to law school b/c I don't intend on doing any litigation. Right now, I'm just weighing my options -- any ideas or opinions....thanks!
2007-09-20 06:06:59 · 2 answers · asked by camillabrightside 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Most lawyers will never see a court room, so if you don't like litigation it's not a big deal.
Law schools take people from a variety of school sizes and under-grad majors, although of course they prefer someone who has had some classes in law or government. If you haven't taken any classes like that, in your personal essay you will REALLY need to lay out exactly why you want to be a lawyer even though you didn't choose to study it in undergrad and why you are more qualified than someone who did. However, the most important things schools look at are your LSAT scores and your GPA. If your GPA wasn't good when you graduated, then you might be in trouble. My school's law advisors say a 3.0 MINIMUM.
Law school, from what I've heard, is very tough. A lot of reading and the classes are very strict. Law school advisors have told me that exams in law schools have strict rules--you may have to take a thumb print, or you might be assigned to a seat and have your picture taken so that the teacher knows that you are you! There is a LOT of reading and the first year is supposed to be very hard work.
If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I am currently going through the applications process for law school!
2007-09-20 06:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by SMS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the LSAT test and start applying. Most lawyers aren't litigators. I'm not one my niece is. She's a litigator and if I even want her opinion she'll charge me !
2007-09-20 06:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by Will 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋