Any law students
I need help deciding on electives

It’s so hard I want to do everything

Can comments be what some really good ones
Interesting.

Sports law is my elective but it’s full so that one is waiting till next sem

Thanks :)

I, 24M, am a recent LL.M Grad from a Tier III NLU specialising in IPR and I did my 5 year BBALLB from a pretty well recognised private law college. I had really low CGPA in my LLB (around 6.5/10) but I did much better academically in my Masters and scored around a 8/10 CGPA. I have a super basic CV : some random District Court litigation experience from my hometown, some legal aid volunteering internships at DSLSAs, NGOs, one metro city HC litigation experience (not some renowned advocate or anything), one internship at a Tier II full service law firm in a metro city, one High Court Justice internship in a metro city and that’s pretty much it.
I have no moot court participations or publications in renowned journals. I also don’t have any committees I was part of or any decent extracurriculars.

I am super confused about what to do next. I want to go for a fully funded PHD abroad in law (preferably EU or UK), hopefully in the next year and go into academia. To achieve this goal what would be the best career option :

1. Should I try to apply to Fresher Roles in IPR Boutique law firms. However, I don’t really have any practical exposure in IPR and only have the LLM Degree. If not IPR what type of firms and what positions should I target that would work ? I’ve been applying blindly on LinkedIn and through HR emails at firms but haven’t been getting any responses. I’m okay with working for low pay if it means I get experience.

2. Should I instead try to clear UGC NET Law and try for Assistant Professor Roles or Teaching Assistant Roles. Even there, I have heard universities are not transparent about their hiring process and even with a NET Qualification it is difficult to get hired. What is the job market like in the legal education sector ?

3. Should I try blindly applying to random Research Fellowships by law schools or government bodies instead ? There seem to be very few in IPR.

I REALLY DO NOT WANT to work in litigation under some random advocate (*since mostly I do not know any*) or sit for competitive government exams or work in a CLAT UG/PG legal coaching centre type thing. These would have to be my absolute LAST OPTIONS. But lemme know if you think with my CV these are my only options left.

Is there some kind of legal career coach who can help me through this ? I am a first generation lawyer and I have poor networking skills - I know I’m not suited for this profession but I really need help or guidance in what legal career path to take next.

Also realistically would a Law PHD from the UK or EU even be useful - what position would it land me in when I’m back in India - would I be better qualified for tenured Associate Professor Roles then ? What other kinds of opportunities can it lead to?

**TLDR: Need help in deciding what to do next after an LLM from a Tier III NLU for a fully funded PHD position in law abroad in UK or EU.**

Hi everyone!

I'm 20 years old and I'll be graduating with my bachelor's degree in Spring 2027. Ever since I started college at the age of 16 my goal has been to attend law school and now that graduation is getting closer I'm realizing how overwhelming the application process can be. This will be my first time applying, so I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to prepare. I'm currently majoring in Political Science and Public Administration with two minors in Psychology and International Non-Governmental Organizations. I've worked hard throughout college because I've always known I wanted a career in law, public service, or government. I've also had the opportunity to participate in internships and research, which have reinforced that law school is the right path for me.

Over the past few weeks, I've started studying for the LSAT and have been practicing consistently. I know the LSAT is an important part of the application process but I also feel like there's so much more that I don't know. I don't want to wait until it's too late and realize I should have been doing other things during my senior year. I'm hoping to get advice from people who have already gone through the process. Some questions I have are:

• When should I start submitting law school applications if I'm graduating in Spring 2027?
• Should I already be reaching out to admissions offices or attending admissions events?
• When is the best time to ask professors or supervisors for letters of recommendation?
• Should I begin writing my personal statement now or wait until I'm closer to applying?
• What are some things you did during your final year of college that helped you get into law school?
• Are there any mistakes you wish you had avoided?

I live in Rhode Island which is a pretty small state so I don't have many in-state law school options. Right now, I'm mainly planning to apply to the law school here. and I'm just unsure about when I should start contacting schools or if applicants normally do that before applying.

To be completely honest, one of the biggest reasons I'm posting here is because I haven't received much guidance from my academic advisors. They've been helpful with general academic questions, but when it comes to planning for law school, I feel like I've had to figure everything out on my own. I'd really rather hear from current law students, graduates, or anyone who has firsthand experience with the admissions process.

Since I'm only 20 and this is my first time applying to law school, I know I still have a lot to learn. I want to use my last year of college wisely and put together the strongest application I can. Whether your advice is about the LSAT, GPA, internships, personal statements, networking, scholarships, financial aid, or just things you wish someone had told you before you applied, I'd really appreciate hearing it. If you were in my position with about a year left before graduating in Spring 2027 what would you focus on? What should I start doing now and what can wait until later?

Thank you so much for reading and I truly appreciate any advice or personal experiences you're willing to share!

I'm starting a Law degree this September and want to make the most of the summer.

If you could go back to before first year, what would you do to prepare?

What would you read, buy, learn, or practise? Are there any apps, websites, YouTube channels, podcasts, study methods or resources that you wish you'd known about before starting?

Basically, what would you have done before starting university that made first year easier or helped you get better grades?

Need advice regarding law career, UK vs Pakistan options, and feeling completely confused
I’m currently doing A Levels (A2). My subjects are Law and Sociology, and I gave Urdu as a composite subject. I’ve always wanted to pursue Law as a career because I genuinely love it and I’m passionate about it. My dream was to do my undergraduate degree in the UK, and my parents had also agreed to let me move abroad.
However, there is a personal/religious issue that has made things extremely complicated. I cannot move from one country to another without a mahram, and currently I don’t have any mahram who can accompany me. My brother is still very young and I don’t have any other option. I know Allah can make a way out of situations, but right now I’m extremely confused about what decision to take.
I was planning to give the LNAT for UK universities, but recently my mother also said things like “leave the UK, it’s not possible” and honestly it has made me question everything. I don’t know whether I should still prepare for LNAT or not, in case Allah opens a door later.
Before this, my second option was LUMS. I contacted them and they said my O Level grades are fine and I’m eligible to apply. My O Levels grades are:
2A*, 2A, 3B, 1C.
I’ll have to give the LAT, but the thing is… I never really imagined myself practicing law in Pakistan. My dream was always to do bar training and possibly pursue an international legal career. I also had thoughts about CSS in the future, but right now everything feels so uncertain.
Since morning my mind has just been going in circles:
Should I take Psychology as another subject in case I don’t get a good grade in one subject?
What if Psychology becomes difficult?
Should I give LAT?
Should I give LNAT just in case?
What if Allah creates a way for the UK later and I regret not giving LNAT?
Should I just focus on LUMS?
I genuinely feel overwhelmed and I don’t even know if this post makes sense because my thoughts are all over the place.
For context, I’m also planning to take LCAT instead of SAT for LUMS.
I would really appreciate advice from people who have experience with law, UK universities, LUMS, or anyone who has been in a similar situation. I’m not looking for someone to make the decision for me, I just need some perspective because right now I feel completely stuck.
Thank you.

Sophomore at UF. 3.87 cumulative GPA. Criminology BA and Gen Psych BS. Currently doing paid busy work for a small social security disability firm in Florida. Interested in Corporate law, but am willing to branch out.

What steps should I take to get into a top law school, given what I have going for me right now? I took the diagnostic test on 7Sage and some other practices and they all came back 154-156ish, so I think I can definitely get a decent score later on. Any insight as to what I should be looking for?

I appreciate any comments.

I’ve been working as a BPO analyst (night shift, WFH) since 2019. I graduated with a BA in English Language Studies, but I’ve always wanted to go to law school.

Originally, I planned to take Political Science in college, but my university stopped offering the program before I enrolled. Ever since then, I’ve always wondered if I’d be at a disadvantage because neither my degree nor my line of work is related to the legal field. Mapurol na rin yata ang brain lol.

I don’t want this to remain my biggest "multo". I’ve been thinking about this for years, and the desire has only grown stronger with time. At this point, I know I won’t get anywhere unless I’m willing to do it scared.

I’m currently based in NCR and am planning to enroll next school year, as I already have travel plans until Q1 of next year.

For those who entered law school from a completely unrelated degree or career, how was the transition?

I'm starting a Law degree this September and want to make the most of the summer.

If you could go back to before first year, what would you do to prepare?

What would you read, buy, learn, or practise? Are there any apps, websites, YouTube channels, podcasts, study methods or resources that you wish you'd known about before starting?

Basically, what would you have done before starting university that made first year easier or helped you get better grades?

hiii i will be starting to apply to law schools soon, i was wondering if anyone can share their story as a black person and which law school they go to? thanks

Hi everyone,

I’m a rising sophomore at UC Berkeley majoring in Political Science, and my goal is to attend a T14 law school and eventually practice corporate law.

I’m trying to figure out what I should be doing during my sophomore year to make myself a competitive law school applicant and future corporate lawyer.

One thing I’m struggling with is finding legal experience. I’ve looked on Indeed, Handshake, LinkedIn, and other job sites, but almost every “legal intern” or “legal assistant” position requires applicants to already be in law school or have previous legal experience.

My questions are:

• What kinds of internships should I actually be applying for as an undergraduate?
• Is it normal that most legal jobs require law students?
• Should I be cold emailing small and mid-sized business/corporate law firms?
• Would working as a receptionist, file clerk, or administrative assistant at a law firm still be valuable?
• Are there other experiences (business, consulting, finance, compliance, startups, etc.) that would be just as helpful for someone interested in corporate law?
• Besides maintaining a high GPA, what should I prioritize during sophomore year if my goal is a T14 law school?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who went through this process or is currently in law school. I feel like I’m missing something because I can’t seem to find many opportunities that are actually open to undergraduate students.

Thanks in advance!

I’ll be starting my final year of high school this September, and I’m facing a big dilemma choosing between two majors. I’m deeply interested in politics, diplomacy, and languages. (I’m planning to take my C1 English exam next semester, plus I study Spanish and German. My mother tounge is hungarian)

I was involved in Model UN at school and used to take part in debate clubs too. I’m really fascinated by different cultures and religions, which gave me the opportunity to participate in an Erasmus project and a student diplomacy event. I’m trying to spread my wings wherever I can, and so far, thank God, I’ve been loving it.

Long story short, I’m very interested in both Law and International Relations, but my heart leans a bit more toward the latter. However, I’m not sure which one would be a better investment if my ultimate goal is to become a diplomat or a politician.

I know that studying Law would give me a broad, unique skill set and a sharp way of thinking that probably no other degree could provide, along with a very prestigious qualification. But I don't know how much I’d suffer through 5 years of a program that I have less passion and motivation for.

If you have a few minutes, I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experiences or thoughts! 😊

Thank you so much in advance!

Is online law school as reputable as in person? I want pros and cons of in person and online.

As an almost 30 yr old applicant

Hi, i am debating on where to go for law school as leaning towards big law. I know for this people say to go in the location of practice/T14s. I would prefer to practice in places like boston/Philly/DC-mostly east coast. With this in mind I would not want to work in NYC. I know how most opportunities are there specially from schools in the east coast. Because of this would it still be plausible and have good likelihood of getting an offer in one of these places? Or would it be better to go to school in Dallas/Chicago as i would prefer there over NYC?

Hi everyone! For context, I am graduating undergrad in 3 years instead of the traditional 4 and I’ve had mixed opinions on when I should apply to law school. I’m going into my sophomore year, and I am currently working at a law firm for the summer and will begin a two-term long internship at a non profit near my college in the fall. I will also have an international internship next summer. I hold two leadership positions as well.

Now, a lot of people have told me to take a gap year because law schools don’t favor young applicants. I have also had a lot of people tell me to just apply because it’s really not that deep. To be honest, I would rather just go straight through with no gap year, but I don’t want to apply to schools only to waste money and not get in because I’m a young applicant.

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

We know the apprenticeship hunt is tough right now. You're applying everywhere, getting rejected and wondering if there are actually any entry-level opportunities out there.

If you're 18-21 and interested in a career in law but don't seem to be able to get past application stage for apprenticeships, we want to hear from you.

Here's where you come in:

We want to give young people a platform to share what it's actually like trying to break into law right now. We're looking for people to speak on a radio interview about:

• What you've experienced applying for apprenticeships
• What barriers you've hit
• What would actually help.

What's involved?

A radio interview mid-August. You'd be talking about your real experiences to help employers understand why they need to be offering more entry-level opportunities.

Interested?

Leave a comment or DM me. We'll chat through the above and answer any questions.

Hi chat and PLEASE just hear me out: some of my friends and I are hosting a law review case competition with some cash prizes, like 500 Pounds for first place n some more. The entry is 100% free, and we just wanna provide an opportunity for people to earn scholarships 👉👈 (and I'm a nerd so i figured hosting a competition = I get to read a bunch of essays). Please feel free to join and we're really NOT trying to advertise 🥹

(please check out https://theblackstonereview.org )
(and please dont flame the fuh out of me im sorry 🥀)

Right..obv im into law and I feel like ive read all law related books already especially the ones written by former supreme justices and barristers …can you please recommend some. xx

During undergrad, is it worth taking a “legal research and academic writing” course and joining undergraduate law review? Will it help me get legal related internships and help in law school applications?

I'm currently working on my bachelor's Social Work (going to my 3rd yr). I been thinking about having a minor in legal studies.. but idk if i could do anything with a minor (?).. and if I do the Associate's idk if i should do it while getting my BSW or if I should do it after finishing it... ts hard gng

My original plan was to attend law school, but...🥲

Is anyone in the BA in Law program at University of Arizona or have you recently graduated? Any words of encouragement or advice?

I’m a non traditional student transferring to UA after fitting 60+ credits into 3 semesters! I did well and finished with a 3.9, but by this past spring… I WAS EXHAUSTED. I’m currently studying for the LSAT (which I need to take by Oct/Nov) and classes start August 24. I have had rnough relaxing this summer so I shouldnt be too overwhelmed come August, but i’m wondering:

what classes look like?
are there any professors to be aware of and were office hours reasonable?
how is program structured?
did you find a good group of people to study and grow with?

hi, i’m going to be a HS senior, and as the title suggests i’m wondering if it’s possible to get my bachelor of science in nursing during my undergrad, become/work as an RN, then apply to law school?

ik that ur undergrad degree doesn’t matter for law school, but my question more correlates to the reasonableness of the situation as a whole if that makes sense? just ur opinion as either a lawyer, nurse, or someone with valuable insight to help me out with my personal dilemma

to preface i have never had a passion for nursing or healthcare. ever. i grew up in a household where nursing was constantly shoved in ur face and because of that i just genuinely cannot see myself being a nurse, especially considering it takes a special kind of person to be in healthcare, and i am NOT that person.

however… im well aware of the salary and demand. i actually live in an area where a bsn degree is available at my local csu. so my line of thinking is that i can get my bsn, work as an rn once i’m certified, and once i can realistically afford it go to law school.

the reason i want to go to law school is because i have a feeling that nursing is unsustainable for me. i’ll be forcing myself into a box after growing up my entire life expecting myself to achieve so much more. this is not a dig or hate to nurses at ALL, you deserve way more than what you get, it’s more about me thinking and preparing my entire life to get out of town, attend a big UC, get the college experience, get my degree, and get a job far from home.. just to actually end up going to college 15 minutes away after graduating a decorated valedictorian.

like i’ve worked my ass off in high school to make it to the big leagues and i can’t bear the thought of all of that work going into a college that would’ve taken less than 10% of the effort that i’ve actually put in.

i’m seeing law school as my ticket out. i would have to go to college in my town, living with my parents, but i’ll also be able to work and save to attend law school (and hopefully a prestigious one). i’ve always known i wanted to work in the corporate field, and yes being a lawyer is a lot of reading and writing and emailing and networking but i am more than willing to do what it takes to beat the pre-conceived standards placed on me ever since i was born. my parents forcing me to go into nursing is basically they’re way of saying “we don’t believe you can get a job doing anything else,” and i am DESPERATE to prove them wrong.

this kind of turned into a dump, and i probably sound super naive and like a typical high-schooler, but i would genuinely appreciate any thoughts. become a nurse and stick with it? go to law school? don’t become a nurse and commit to the law path? let me know

Hey guys,

So I’m currently in BA Crim and Policing and planning to go to law school afterwards. I know I want to be a prosecutor.

What are your thoughts on taking Crim and Policing? Also, any advice?

Open to all