[blindlaw] few questions about college

[Michael Nowicki]

Hi, Jorge,

My name is Michal, and I am currently applying to law schools in Illinois
and California.  Based on my research, law schools don't require specific
courses or college major, though prestigious universities do prefer to admit
students who demonstrate that they are willing to step outside their comfort
zone.  For that reason, I strongly encourage you to take as many
intellectually challenging courses as possible instead of taking the easy
way out in order to protect your GPA.

As far as choosing a major, I suggest that you select a degree that is
related to the area of law in which you intend to practice.  For example, if
you decide to specialize in constitutional law, then a major in Political
science will probably prepare you best for law school.  If, however, you
want to pursue a career in international law, then consider getting a
bachelors degree in international relations or in a foreign language, and if
you are thinking of becoming a criminal prosecutor or defense attorney, then
you may want to major in criminal justice. I suggest that you look at the
course offerings of some law schools to get a better understanding of the
many subdivisions within the legal profession.

Regarding the LSAT, test scores are valid for five years, but you should
take the LSAT during your senior year in college or after you graduate (if
you decide to take time off between college and law school).  That way you
will be better prepared because as you move through college, you will
acquire many of the skills the LSAT tests.

I hope this helps.

Michal



-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
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Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 10:44 PM
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Subject: [blindlaw] few questions about college

Hi all:
So, I'm going to college next year and wish to go into law.
There's just 2 questions I was wondering.
First of all, any place I can get a rundown of the subdivisions in law?
I know you can study IntellectualProperty, Chriminal, and Civil law, but any
others, and is there a place where I can find that kind of list?
Also, I'm just entering college as a freshmen next year.
First of all, is there such a thing as a pre-law trac the way there is
pre-med in some colleges?
If not, what would be the most useful major?
And regarding the LSAT, when should I take it?

Thanks,

Jorge

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