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Originally posted by candygirl
I plan on going to law school when I complete my undergrad. I will have a B.S. in Child Development upon graduating. I'm not quite sure what my emphasis will be when I enter law school but I know I still want to work with children or for children. I still need to do a bit of research though. My question to the current law students is whether or not I should take a practice course or simply rely on the books. I bought one last week and it has proven to be helpful. Of course I don't know if this will suffice so your input is appreciated. Also I would love to know more helpful tips in succeeding in law school.
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If you see the books helping you already, ya might be comfortable with it. But, the practice courses tend to give people more confidence, which isn't a bad thing heading into the LSAT. Definetly take older, actual LSAT tests, its the ONLY real way to practice. No point in doing anything in terms of exersises ya wont see come test day.
Helpful tips on law school?
Make friends with 2L's and 3L's early.
Get the scoop on the good and bad professors early.
Don't fall behind on reading, the tests aren't like college where you can cram a weekend before.
Concentrate ONLY on the FINAL. I can't tell ya how many people stressed on the meaningless class excersises that meant 5% of the total grade, and then freaked that they didn't prepare enough for the final. In most cases, especially first year classes, you need to prep for the final from day one.
Once you know your professors, get older exams they administered so you can see their test style.
Briefing is, essentially, a waste of time. No one cares about dates, Prof's just want to see your ability to convey solid analysis on the situation. Briefing is just to give a sense of structure.
For God's sake, follow EVERY instruction given on any assignment, and don't insist on writing everything in your own style. Especially assignments in writing class that are supposed to be objective. prof's will nail your ass to the wall if you don't follow good format.
Other than that, its not as hard as you think it will be.
