Pre-Law

Deciding whether or not to attend law school can be a difficult task. While some are born to be lawyers, others need to perform a cost-benefit analysis before jumping into this extensive journey. The Pre-Law section of FindLaw for Law Students provides potential law students with valuable pre-law resources as well as advice on the ideal pre-law education and how you should approach the LSAT. With help from FindLaw, answering the question “Do you want to go Law School?” can be a breeze. And if it turns out that law school isn’t right for you, but law is still an undeniable passion, FindLaw for Law Students can suggest some alternatives to law school that will have you heading down the right path.

Pre-Law

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Pre-Law Education and the LSAT

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Pre-Law Internships

Ambitious undergraduates who are anxious about law school and the career beyond are stuck in something of a holding pattern while in college. Although some bachelor's degrees prepare graduates to hit the ground running in their given industry, students planning to become lawyers must wait until law school to learn the specialized skills that are required to be an attorney.
Pre-Law Courses

High school and college students who are interested in becoming lawyers are often left wondering just what they can do to make themselves the most attractive law school applicants out there. Fortunately, the paths leading to law school are plentiful for potential law students. However, it’s important to select pre-law courses that will arm you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in law school.

Pre-Law Articles

Pre-Law Discussion Forums

Do you have questions about law school or the legal profession, but don't know who to ask or where to go? Pre-law discussion forums are a great starting point for learning about law school and beyond from professionals who've been in your shoes. This article provides useful information and resources about pre-law discussion forums, how to find them, and how you can use them to determine whether, and where, to go to law school.

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Books for Pre-Law Students

Soon you'll have more reading than you can handle, but before law school starts there are some important books that can help you prepare for your education and learn more about the profession.

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Pre-Law Internships

Ambitious undergraduates who are anxious about law school and the career beyond are stuck in something of a holding pattern while in college. Although some bachelor's degrees prepare graduates to hit the ground running in their given industry, students planning to become lawyers must wait until law school to learn the specialized skills that are required to be an attorney.

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Legal Assistant Programs

Legal assistant programs can be an excellent alternative for those interested in the law, but not interested in the stress and expense of law school. Legal assistants are increasingly important and empowered in the legal field. Learn more about this and other legal career options at FindLaw.com.

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Preparing for the LSAT

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a very different kind of test interested students will need to seek out LSAT-specific materials to prepare. This article can help.

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