Re: advice on law

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On 10/13/11, Marlee Hollomon wrote:
> I am currently only in my sophomore year of college at
> Valdosta State University, but I already have my sights on
> Law School!
>
> I am seeking help and advice on what to prepare for, what
to
> do, expect, or anything to help me be more ready for
> whenever i do decide to jump on this long road.
>
> Please give me any ideas that will help my future. I am
> currently majoring in Legal Assistance, but my dream is to
> be a District Attorney.

Start by checking out different law schools that you might
want to consider. Get their catalogues (usually can do it
on the internet and download catalogue). Check tuition,
accreditation, fees, etc. Look at the curriculum, the core
courses and electives. Determine if you want to specialize
(only a few specialties: Tax, patents,a a couple others but
also you can go through the normal curriculum and then
select your electives based on what your interest is such as
Constitutional law, tax law, property, etc. Go on line and
there are plenty of books that will tell you how to prepare
for law school, will give you practice LSAT exams, tell you
what to expect, etc. No different than going for any other
degree as far as finding out what to expect, just expect
lots of reading and study. A lot of good long distance
learning law schools also (computer) if you are working, and
they are cheaper. Make sure the program is accredited.
Some major law schools have programs where you can complete
some classes on line but to be able to write for the bar,
you will have to take a certain percentage of classes in a
brick and mortar campus building. Good luck.