FAQ's

1. When applying to law school, how important is it to have a pre-law major? 

            Admissions committees look for candidates who stand out. If your college major is something other than law-related, you may actually have an edge over others.  

2. If I excel in college, does that ensure my acceptance into law school?

            When you are applying to law school, the competition is fierce because most other applicants have also excelled in college.  Thus, your excellent college performance may not be as much of an asset as you think.

3. Is the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) as important as college grades?

            Your LSAT score is considered to be the single most important factor in your law school application package.

4. Will acceptance into law school ensure my future?

            Getting your foot in the door is merely the first step.  What happens after that takes a great deal of hard work and the ability to overcome numerous obstacles while under enormous pressure.

5. If I can handle the pressure of college, won’t law school be a piece of cake?

            As mentioned earlier, law school is full of students who excelled in college.  Thus, the bar is raised and the competition is on a much higher level than what you experienced in your other educational endeavors.

6. If I did great on my college exams, won’t I ace law school exams?

            College exams and law school exams are completely different.  In law school, it will never be acceptable for you to merely regurgitate memorized material back on an exam as you did in college.  You will always be expected to think on your feet.

7. Will life at law school be similar to what I experienced at college?

            No!  But, if you read Law School 101, you will feel much more comfortable than if you walked in without knowing what to expect.

8. Will everything else in my life remain the same while I am in law school?

            Nothing will remain the same as it was pre-law.

9. If I do excel in law school, will I become a successful attorney?

            For the most part, law school is where you learn about the law.  Practicing law is where you apply what you have learned.  They are two completely different worlds.  How you perform on the outside will determine how well you will do in your profession.

10. Will Law School 101 make law school easier for me?

            Law School 101 gives you all you need to know to make the transition into law school a much easier experience.  You will be given enough information and guidance to overcome obstacles that other law students have a difficult time adjusting to on their own.

            More importantly, Law School 101 breaks the silence regarding what you have been led to believe about law school and attorney life. Knowing ahead of time what to expect is the best way to prepare for any endeavor.  After reading Law School 101, you will be completely prepared to make an educated decision about becoming an attorney before it is too late to change your mind.