Considering Law School?

Your undergraduate years are a time to explore many academic areas of study, perfect your learning abilities, and demonstrate expertise and experience in a particular major. If you think that you might want to pursue a career in law, you should ask yourself the following questions:

• Are you opinionated?
• Can you articulate problems verbally and in writing so that others can understand them?
• Do you enjoy writing? Do you write well?
• Do you enjoy being an advocate?
• Can you argue both sides of a question clearly, concisely, and enthusiastically?
• Do you enjoy working through complex problems?
• Can you take criticism?
• Do you enjoy speaking out in class?
• Is precision important to you? Are you the kind of person who wants to "get things right" and doesn't mind spending time on details?
• Can you cope with ambiguity?
• Do you have a strong work ethic?
• Have you developed good research skills?
• Do you listen well?
• Do you enjoy working with people and educating them?

If most of your answers to the above are "Yes!", then Law School might be a great path for your future! 

Here are some additional resources to get you started with exploring Law School as an option for yourself:

• The Girls Guide to Law School
• Don't Go to Law School (Unless) by Paul Campos
• Law School Confidential - a Complete Guide to the Law School Experience for Students by Students - by Robert Miller
• The Ultimate Infographic Guide: "Should I Go To Law School?"

Ready to Prepare for Law School? 

Next: Head to Step 2 to review the Law School Handbook