It's still the same. But the market is still ass.
Why You Should Not Go to Law School
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I used to work for a social justice nonprofit but I was in the education department, so I couldn't really work with clients on an individual basis to evaluate their situations and help them out directly. A law degree would allow me to do that, along with having more influence as a part of a social justice organization. Of course a law degree comes with risks, chances of unemployment, ect. I'm still weighing my options.
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The market is ass because of over-saturation of law students coming out. And just get used to hearing "Unpaid Internship". I know this is going to sound insane, but the real reason you go to Law School is get the education at Law School. Which is basically how to control and deal with America. Everyone in power positions in this country are lawyers or people with law degrees. It's the final hurtle to success in this country. Much like a pledging process, you go in one type of person and come out a totally different person. A lot of my ruthless and a$$hole tendencies come from Property I...lol Don't do it for the money in the beginning or you will learn to hate it and the people that it attracts. (People who want to be District Attorney's). You also get to see the underbelly of America, (the cases, caselaw, witness interviews) all the shyt that is glossed over on tv for the big story. I liked Law School and I fukking Hated it at the same time.
But I think if your GPA is decent and you score well on the LSAT...and you are a minority...go to Law School. It won't be easy but you will know yourself at the end of it.
But I think if your GPA is decent and you score well on the LSAT...and you are a minority...go to Law School. It won't be easy but you will know yourself at the end of it.
Any other advice for an undergrad considering it?
Get a 170 or above on the LSAT.
Go to the "T-14/15" that gives you the best offer, or Howard if you're Black.
Grind like you've never grinded before, and make sure you're in the top 25% (preferably top 10%) of your class.
Ensure you have a 1L and 2L Summer Associate position at a BigLaw firm, and a 3L offer, and/or try to clerk for a State Supreme Court or SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) judge.
Pay off your loans (if you have any) as quickly as possible, and always keep your eyes open for positions in Federal Government an in-House at national corporations to lateral into.
Stay away from alcohol, cocaine, and set up a health and exercise regiment before you even start law school to ensure you don't succumb to poor health.
Law school can be overwhelming, but if you do things right, you'll easily succeed.