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    The Complete Guide to Becoming an Attorney
    The Complete Guide to Becoming an Attorney
    The Complete Guide to Becoming an Attorney
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    The Complete Guide to Becoming an Attorney

    By B Harper

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    Designed to give readers an inside look at what it takes to become an attorney, this book takes the reader from pre-law in the undergraduate years to practicing law.

    Written by an Attorney with over a decade in experience, you will discover what it takes to become an Attorney and what an Attorney actually does in practice.

    Learn about admission requirements, how to ace the entrance exam, how to choose a law school, final exams, and how to pass the bar exam.  You will also learn what to expect as a practicing Attorney, what Attorneys actually do, and what type of jobs and workplaces will be available to you once you graduate.

    If you are thinking about going to law school, curious about law, or already in law school and looking to succeed as a student and lawyer, then this book is a must read.

    Approximate length is 75 pages. 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherB Harper
    Release dateNov 13, 2015
    ISBN9781516328185
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      The Complete Guide to Becoming an Attorney - B Harper

      Introduction

      Do you want to be a lawyer? Or maybe it is one of many career paths you are considering. Regardless of why, you are obviously curious about becoming an Attorney.

      What is it like? How long does it take? How much does it cost? In this book, I aim to demystify the experience. I am a licensed attorney who graduated from a top ranked law school. I made the decision to go to law school mostly out of confusion. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but I was positive I wanted to be a professional. I loved to argue (how cliché) so I thought I was destined for law.

      After you read this book, you will know what it takes to get accepted into law school, what it takes to graduate, and what's waiting for you as a new Attorney.

      PART I:  LAW SCHOOL

      Chapter I:  Law School Admission Requirements

      There are three basic requirements to entering law school

      (1)  An Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor’s)

      (2)  A Satisfactory LSAT Score

      (3)  A Complete Application to include Personal References and a Personal Statement/Essay

      Section 1:  The Undergraduate Degree

      One of the requirements to entering law school is having a Bachelor’s Degree. A Bachelor’s is a four-year degree resulting in either a Bachelor’s of Arts or a Bachelor’s of Science. You can apply to law school while in the final year/semester of your Bachelor’s program, but you must have your degree before entering. There are a lot of questions to answer concerning the undergraduate requirement.

      (1) Does the quality of your undergraduate college matter?

      Not really. Get the best education you can get at the undergraduate level, but there is no shame whatsoever in attending a state school. Law school is expensive enough so pinch your pennies early. I was one of many students who got their basics out of the way at a community college. All in all, the undergraduate program is an open playing field.

      (2)  Do grades matter?

      Yes. You do want to be cautious to keep your GPA as high as possible.  Your GPA will play a role in law school admissions. Higher ranking schools look for higher GPA’s. In high school terms, you should be running a B average minimum.  An A average is preferred.

      (3)  Does your undergraduate major matter?

      Not really. Unlike medical school, law school does not require any specific undergraduate degree. You can enter law school after majoring in English, French, Biology, Computer Science, Social Work, or any other major. I don’t think that a single person in my law school graduated with a boutique pre-law degree. In fact, some law schools think that the broader the education, the more well-rounded the attorney.

      Now you know that you need an undergraduate degree. Chances are you either have one already, or you are in your final stretch in obtaining one. Let’s talk a little about making your degree work for you. I like to call this spinning the major.  This isn’t just an exercise for the law school admissions board. This is crucial for your game face. You can’t be thrust into the competitive law school environment feeling dinky because you have an English literature major and student A has a political science degree.

      You need to make it work for you. If you think you are fierce, you will be fierce.  The legal practice involves so many different aspects and so many different skills that almost any degree has strong points. Here is a run-down of some of the more common majors:

      Accounting:  Congratulations, you have a heads up on anything having to do with business or corporate law. Do you know how hard it is for lawyer’s without an accounting background to make sense of this stuff?!?

      Biology:  Not only will biology potentially help you with medical malpractice, workman’s compensation or intellectual property, but the degree itself focuses on experimentation and statistics that have slowly honed your analytical thinking skills to a fine point. You will be using those extensively in dissecting fact patterns and applying case law to benefit your client.

      Business:  Ditto on the Accounting degree. You know the ins and outs of business in a way that will help you in all business and corporate interactions. You also have an advantage in your own entrepreneurial opportunities. The practice of law is moving away from big and medium sized firms and is instead concentrating on solo and small firm work. This requires most attorneys to develop a business sense that is not traditionally taught in law school.

      Computer Science:  You have a great background to work in

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