LAW SCHOOL 101
If you are planning on going to law school you need to prepare yourself for a lot of hard-core reading, self-discipline and tons of dedication to the field of Law.

Many people ask "is law school for me?" The only person who can answer that for you is yourself, but here are some good questions to ask yourself when thinking about going to law school:
     1. Are you going to law school just for the money a lawyer makes?
     2. Are you going to law school just to please your parents or family?
     3. Are you going to law school because you don't know what else to do?
     4. Are you going to law school for any reason other than it is what you really want?

These are some really basic questions that you should ask yourself. Although they may seem so simple, they are very important questions to ask yourself before committing to 3 or 4 years of law school. Law school is a very complex educational move and should be done for the right reasons--not just because of the salary that the typical lawyer brings in, or because your family expects you to go.

If you have additional questions about law school in general, we urge you to post your thoughts & comments on the Law School Message Boards! You can also check out our Law Chat.


Suggested Readings
Here are some suggested readings for students considering law school. If you have a book to suggest, please write to us.

• Law School 101 by Jay Feinman
  
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