Becoming an attorney can be a long and difficult process, but in the end can be worth the effort! The Law Office of Deputy & Mizell would like to give you some tips and ideas if you decide the journey to becoming a lawyer is something that interests you. We will be featuring some ideas in a series of blogs on how to start your journey in law, some ideas for getting into Law School, and some tips for taking the LSAT.
So you want to become a Lawyer?
Succeed in school from the beginning
- Build great study habits early
- Work on getting the best possible grades you can
- Participate in as many school activities as possible to make yourself a well rounded student
- Decide early if a career in Law is right for you
- Get advice from counselor
- Get involved with your high-school debate team or mock trial team
- This will help you develop great skills that will help you in a career in law
- Most lawyers do not spend a lot of time in court, but your public speaking skills will be valuable
- Thinking critically is an important skill for a future lawyer
- Find the right 4 year undergraduate program
- Get into the best university that you can!
- Find a school with a great pre-law program
- Pick your degree carefully. This can impact your acceptance into a top law school.
- Study English, public speaking, government, history, philosophy, economics, and math
- Find a Mentor
- Choose a professor you admire and ask them to help mentor you
- Choose a mentor that preferably has a law background
- Ask for a good recommendation from your mentor
- Finally, start your preparation for applying to Law School EARLY!
- LSAT preparation
- Resume
- Letter’s of Recommendation
Becoming a lawyer is one of the most fulfilling things you can do with your life. At Deputy & Mizell, our biggest satisfaction is helping people when they most often need experienced guidance. If we can help you with any legal need or can answer further questions about a career in law, give a call or visit our website!
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