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If you’re like many who ultimately chose the legal profession, your first introduction to the law was probably through the big screen. After all, who wouldn’t want to be a lawyer after watching the tense courtroom drama of a Navy court-martial or the vindication of two wrongfully-charged "yutes" in Alabama? Hollywood may be a good starting point, but if you’re seriously considering a legal career, there’s a wealth of resources available to prepare you for the journey. Pre-law internships and organizations, for example, provide a great window into different areas of the law and also happen to look good on law school applications. For more information on these options, the Pre-Law Resources section of FindLaw for Law Students is here to help.

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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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  • 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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  • Law School Study Groups

    Law school study groups are very common and groups will begin to organize within the first couple weeks of school. This article is meant to help you sort out whether a study group is right for you.

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  • Should You Join a Pre-Law Society or Organization?

    The decision to go to law school is one that could shape your life for the next three years and maybe the next three decades, so it’s important to make an informed choice. Pre-law societies are one way to get informed. This article will help you find the right pre-law organizations for you.

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  • Should I Major in Pre-Law?

    Should I major in pre-law? The answer to this question is a little more complicated than it may seem.  

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  • Pre-Law: Best Blogs and Websites

    Although the blog or website that presents the best information in a format you find appealing is highly personal, there are a number of pre-law blogs and websites that are highly regarded by just about everyone.  

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  • Accredited vs Unaccredited Law Schools

    When shopping around for law schools one important aspect worth noting is the school's status as an accredited or unaccredited law school. Here is an overview of accredited and unaccredited law schools, including the main differences between the two.  

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  • 1L Outlines

    One of the great challenges of law school involves condensing and organizing the massive amount of material covered by your classes. A good comprehensive outline can make an enormous difference in your ability to meet your educational goals.

    One of the great challenges of law school involves condensing and organizing the massive amount of material covered by your classes to allow for more effective studying. A good comprehensive outline can make an enormous difference in your ability to meet your educational goals, particularly in your first year as a law student. - See more at: https://cq5-author.findlaw.com/content/www/legal/law-students/surviving-law-school/1l-outlines.html#sthash.Nr8hd5qn.dpuf
    One of the great challenges of law school involves condensing and organizing the massive amount of material covered by your classes to allow for more effective studying. A good comprehensive outline can make an enormous difference in your ability to meet your educational goals, particularly in your first year as a law student. - See more at: https://cq5-author.findlaw.com/content/www/legal/law-students/surviving-law-school/1l-outlines.html#sthash.Nr8hd5qn.dpuf

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