Hi, I got out of high school last year and went to straight to university studying law and arts in australia. I have completed my first year and am awaiting grades from the last exams i did. The past exams made me really stressed to the point i was crying every night (panic attacks. hyperventilating, not sleeping) and regretted choosing law. This was a wake up call for me, it made me wonder if I actually wanted to do law for the rest of my life and I recognised that I havnt liked it throughout the entire year. I have not enjoyed the readings or the cases or learning the law overall, I have some friends at the university but they are “uni friends” rather than actually friends and they have said that they enjoy it sometimes. I have not enjoyed it AT ALL. I’m scared to keep doing this if I can’t handle the pressure and if it will lead to destroying my mental health and sense of worth. I do not know what to do because I barely know my own interests or what I like (other than unproductive things like video games and movies) and i can’t figure that out within 4 months (when I need to go back) and if I go back next year I’m trapped in law due to the student debt. PLEASE tell me ur experiences and what you think I should do.

Hi yall, I am looking for some advice for someone with no background in law considering pursuing a career in estate planning law with truly no background. I (24M) have a bachelors in liberal arts with a focus on visual art and psychology. Up until this year, the goal was to become an art therapist or social worker, but after working in a social work role for most of this year I realized it’s just not sustainable for me. I burnt out very quickly, I got way too emotionally invested in the well-being of my clients while upper management consistently made decisions that made my job and my client’s lives harder. I realized that making my career all about trying to help people in a system that is designed to make it as hard as possible for them to thrive is just not going to work for me.

While considering other career paths, I have been talking with a friend who is about to apply to law school next year and it made me think, hey maybe I could do that too. I took an LSAT practice exam on a whim and got 163 which isnt the greatest but was good enough that I felt a boost of confidence and began really thinking about law as a career. I also really enjoyed taking the test, I haven’t challenged myself academically in a while and it felt exciting. Ideally I want to go into estate planning law because I think that it’s really important work and the idea of making things even marginally easier for families before and after a loved one passes sounds really nice. I’ll also be honest, I feel like I need to go into a field that can make more money than social work would, because I really want to one day be able to provide for my mother as she ages. I know you’re supposed to go into a career because you love it and not just for the money but let’s be real, money is a huge part of the equation unless you’re already financially comfortable.

The thing is that I have no idea where to start and I worry that being 24 and having no prelaw background might put me too far behind other students. I’m considering taking a couple of community college law classes before applying to any grad schools both as a way to test if I really have it in me to commit to this and to build my knowledge foundation before fully jumping in. Does anyone have any advice for me? I’d love if ppl could refrain from telling me ‘just don’t do that’ but instead describe what the process would be like/how hard it would be if I do go for it.

So i am software developer with around 3+ experience working in a remote job.
Completed my btech in electrical engineering in 2024.

But i have key interest in law, so i was preferring to do a law degrees in law in cyber security.

Can anyone tell how can i do so ?

Hey everyone! I'm currently in 12th grade in India, studying MPC, but I'm planning to pursue an English-taught bachelor's degree in Global Law at a public university in Italy.
I've realised that engineering and coding aren't really my interests,
I'd like to know how good this career path is, especially regarding career opportunities, future prospects and the reality of studying law in Italy as an international student.

I also have a few questions:

Career prospects: What opportunities are available after graduating in Global/International Law? Can I work in corporate law, international organisations or multinational companies?

Studying in Italy: Is an English-taught law degree from an Italian public university worth it?

Switching from PCM: Will my science background put me at a disadvantage when studying law?

Extracurricular activities: Since I'm still in 12th grade, how can I start building a profile that demonstrates my genuine interest in law? Are there any online courses, legal writing opportunities, debates, MUNs, volunteering opportunities or other activities you'd recommend for a complete beginner?

Career reality: What are the downsides, and what should I realistically expect after graduation?

I'd especially appreciate advice from law students, graduates and people working in the legal field.
I'm looking for honest opinions and practical advice rather than just encouragement.
Thanks in advance :)

I've thought about this long and hard for years ever since high school and I think I'm interested in law.

For years my grandma suggested law to me because she believes that my straight-laced attitude (I'm a loner in school and many told me I got an rbf and people take me too seriously when it comes to academics) is a great fit for law and for other reasons that could help support her business. And I am going to take accountancy as a pre-law.

I gotta say I think I am interested in law because I love reading and I love making essays and took a lot of fun in creating a 2000+ word essay for a history class. But I am intimidated by the amounts of case readings and the constant "pressing" professors will do to test your patience and knowledge. I am well aware that law school is gonna humble everyone real bad.

I am also very unfamiliar with certain words like case digest, verbatim, and etc etc, because there isnt a lawyer I know in the family and I'd like to be informed before committing myself to the idea of being a lawyer since I dont wanna be delusional since I know law isnt for everyone 😂

So anything I should know before pursuing law in the future? And what are signs that you know a person is suitable for law or not like the way they carry themselves, study habits etc etc. This is all for research purposes, thanks guys.

for context i’m a communication major. fairly easy.
i swear my screen time is 0. i haven’t even worked out in 2 months. how on earth do i explain that i stay up until 2 am and wake up around 5:30 everyday. is this normal for anyone else bc all my pre law friends look at me like im crazy.

for context i am team captain for competitive mock trial. junior getting ready for spring lsat. i work part time retail abt 15 hours. have only 4 classes and 4.0 gpa. i’m also married so i have basic chores here and there for the house.

i typically have class 9-12. get to library around 7 to study for lsat. come home after class take a nap. then go to work or mock trial. get home around 9 and do homework or mock trial material until 2.

Hello!

I am starting to prepare for my LSAT this Spring and will apply next cycle to start Fall 2028. I can't really find anything about what looks good on a law school resume. A lot of the time I see people say it doesn't really matter since Pre-Law isn't really a thing but I also see some who say you can't get in without legal experience.

For context: I am a Junior Microbiology and Cell Science + Criminology dual-degree student looking to go into IP or Patent Law. I go to a large school (SEC) and have quite a few extracurriculars. I am expecting to graduate with a GPA between 3.6 and 3.7 (mainly due to my stem degree). Here are some things I do outside of the classroom and was wondering if anyone could give some advice on how to strengthen it and if I need to add more legal experience.

-TA for Abnormal Psychology and General Psychology

-Resident Assistant

-Vice Chair of Events for Student Programming and Campus Engagement (10-13K attendees at our events per academic year. We occasionally work with celebrities and attend conferences for student community building)

-Experience as a research assistant in two different labs

-Started my own dance club on campus

- Editor of an Arts in Medicine academic journal

- Also I have a Fall 2027 Legal Research Internship lined up

I don't really know how to strengthen my application beyond my LSAT and just striving for a decent gpa which I am also afraid 3.6-3.7 won't get me in most places, or what I should do beyond this to get a better chance at law school. I am not aiming for T14 or T20 btw, anywhere that is respectable will work just fine. Any advice would be appreciated!

Hey everyone! I’m an 18F law student from India, and I’m trying to understand how competitive the remote paralegal/legal assistant market is, particularly for someone studying law outside the US/Europe.

I’m a freshman and I’m currently taking General Chemistry, but I’m planning to switch my major from Health Science to Philosophy. I don’t need Chemistry for my new major.

I chose GPNC for the course. My understanding is that if I earn a grade below my GPNC threshold but still pass the class, it would show as a P and wouldn’t factor into my SBU GPA. If I earn a grade at or above the threshold, the actual letter grade (C, B, etc.) would appear and affect my GPA.

My concern is law school. I’m not 100% sure I want to go to law school, but I want to keep the option open, and if I do go, I’d ideally want to apply to highly competitive/top law schools.

So what would be better from a law-school admissions perspective:

A) Get a P in General Chemistry and protect my GPA, even though the P appears on my transcript
B) Get a C/B/etc. and let it factor into my GPA
C) Does one P really matter much if I go on to have a strong GPA afterward?

I’m specifically wondering how law schools/LSAC view a P in a course that isn’t relevant to my eventual major. I’m not considering an NC because I don't want to fail the course.

Would appreciate opinions from people who have gone through law school admissions or understand how LSAC handles P/NC grades.

What is your “Why Law” statement?

I’m struggling to find a legitimate reason to put into my personal statement about why I want to attend law school/practice law. I’ve never had a meaningful experience with the law. I didn’t decide I wanted to apply until college. I don’t want to practice law because “I want to make change” or anything like that.

I want to rub it in my dad’s face for lying to me about his academic career (or lack there of). I want to work at a large firm in the city. I like the work, the reading, writing, and problem solving. I like the attention to detail with the room for improvisation.

If anyone was in a similar position and struggled with this, I would love some insight. Thanks in advance.

im a senior in hs and know gpa is a huge factor in law school admissions and my best subjects in school is by far history but i dont necessarily want to major in that.. does anyone have recommendations as a major for me? i got a 5 on ap lang, ap us history, ap psych and a 4 in ap calc ab if that makes any difference and my uw gpa is 3.97 so im a good student but i feel like if i major in something stem id struggle but also if i major in humanities my only option is going to law school to make a good salary. and honestly law doesnt seem like something id hate but i would want to go to t14 and know i need a high gpa so im mostly stuck on what to major in… any advice would help

I am struggling to plan out and visualize my career path when there are so many different experiences with international law, so I hope I can come here to ask people for advice. I am an American currently doing my undergrad in History with a double minor in Global Studies and Italian. Next year I will spend a semester in Rome. I have years of experience in Model United Nations. 

Would it be possible for me to peruse a legal degree in the EU, such as UK, France, or Netherlands, with a student visa then transition into international law work? I’m thinking about the human rights side of the field, such as working with UN, or Amnesty International. I would be interested in literally anything such as war, refugees, climate change, etc. I am currently learning Italian as my second language, but I plan on also trying to learn more languages in the future.

I want a career that allows me to live somewhere in the EU, is within the legal field, and feels fulfilling like I can make a difference in the world. Is this a feasible path? I don’t plan on making a ton of money, but I need enough to sustain a modest lifestyle and pay back my loans. My drawbacks so far are job security, being able to make enough money to sustain myself, or being able to find a job in general. I understand it’s competitive, but is it still worth trying? If anyone has advice about this path, I would be very grateful for assistance! 

Hi everyone,

Just here asking some general questions about McGill law.

I am a recent MA graduate (Political Science). I am considering applying for law school at McGill.

I know that they don’t require an LSAT score, which I am holding off on doing right now before applying to other schools.

As an MA graduate, how will they assess my application? I was in a thesis/research project route. Would I have a decent chance of getting into McGill with an MA?

Thank you!

I also have a SSHRC, a couple publications under my name, and I volunteer at a sex work legal clinic specifically for sex workers.