Before You Go To a Law School
Things to consider
If you are considering attending law school, There are some important questions you need to be asking yourself before you go to a law school:
THE REAL COSTS
One of the most affordable programs is at University of the West England which has an LLB full time on campus degree that starts from £9,250 per year. In contrast, some of the more expensive program is in University of Cambridge which starts at £22,227. This is a significant amount of money. For most people, this is a huge loan.
CAN YOU DEDICATE YOUR TIME TO THIS?
Law school can be long and time-consuming. However, before you go into law school, you'll need to have earned an undergraduate qualification, taken the LSATs, sent out applications, and been accepted into a school. When you go to law school, you will are required to learn hundreds of the black and white laws of law and get trained to be able to argue your case in any way you want to give the same amount of information. The average student spends 14 hours per week in the classroom, in addition to including the time you need to read the textbook and study to keep up in class and be ready for being called upon. This is a 40-hour week.
When I started school, I was convinced I would be able to write for a while. It was a complete flop. It was not just that I had little time to write. When I did not focus on essays, I had anxiety attacks thinking about how much work I had to complete. I eventually came up with an outline of my study schedule to help me plan out fun activities and not be overwhelmed.
DO YOU LIKE TO BE COMPETITIVE?
A significant part of the legal school is competing for the highest grades. A majority of law schools use an asymmetrical grading system - which means that there is only a limited amount of As and Bs, Cs, Fs, and Ds to be found. The student who scores the most points on the test is awarded an A, and all other tests will be graded accordingly. This grading system creates quite a bit of competition, with some students going too far.
DO YOU LIKE PUBLIC SPEAKING?
One of the most frightening aspects that law schools offer is the notion that you could be cold-called. "Cold Calling" is an old-fashioned strategy for the strongest survival. Professors randomly call one of their students and ask them questions regarding the topic being addressed. For most classes, the instructors have a list of their students, and they will call in a specific order, so you will know when you'll be on call. Other professors are willing to inform you of the time and date before the start of class. Some professors will take you to the top of their class. They will place microphones on you and demand you defend your ideas before everyone. Cold calling can be scary for anyone. The trick, is to respond to questions before they begin soliciting volunteers.
ARE YOU SURE THAT YOU WANT TO BE A LAWYER?
Your mom, your dad or your English teacher believe that you ought to be a lawyer; however, would you actually like to become one? If you're hesitant to answer this question, here's an additional question: are you apprehensive about the job, but would you love to become a lawyer? Yes? Try it. Are you confident about the expense and time but do not want to be an attorney? Consider rethinking your alternatives.
FINAL REMARKS
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