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Originally Posted by socialite
I am soo frustrated right now with the whole process and granted I'm only a sophomore but I'm the kind of person who freaks out easily about the near and up and coming future... I just recently decided that maybe I should go to law school and I just feel soooooo stupid every time I look at stats or take a Practice LSAT...
Granted I just decided this a couple of days ago but I feel like I could do well in law but so far I just feel more or less retarded...
Advice from any of you older/wiser crowd to put my nerves at ease?
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Yes, it's great to start "early". But no one is going to take you seriously if you continue to approach a possible career in law (or anything else, for that matter), so haphazardly. My thoughts:
1. If you are freaking out this much about something that you just "decided" a few days ago, then you really need to reassess the matter by which reach any major decision in your life. If you have done your due diligience, you would have a better idea of what to expect in terms of skills you need to develop, typical learning curves, and the lifelong commitment practicing law entails. Once your pass the bar, your studies do not end.
It goes without saying that if you are willing to give up after just a few days pretty much shows that you haven't put much thought into it.
2. "Law school can bite my ass". This does not sound like something that someone who truly respects the field or law would say. A legitimate law candidate understands and accepts the time and cost of education, skills development, open mindedness for multiple thought processes and personal growth that goes into preparing for, passing and succeeding in each step of his/her studies and career.
3. After taking one or two practice tests, you are so willing to give up, then please do. No one is going to offer advice or pity to you simply because you are casually entertaining taking on something that takes intense dedication.
It sounds to me like it's time to start taking yourself seriously, ask yourself what you really want in life, and see where or if pursuing law (not everyone makes it) is a path you want to consider. I also suggest following the advice of those professionals here who have been through the law school process.
If you are serious, I wish you the best of luck.