The verdict is in: This comprehensive guide has the answers to all your questions.
Written from the perspectives of a veteran lawyer and a recent law school graduate, this guide covers every aspect of preparing for and pursuing a career in law. Going to Law School? takes you through the entire process--from what you need to do before applying to what you can expect during law school to what career paths you can follow after graduation. You'll find: * Straight facts on the application and admissions process * Tips on studying for and taking the LSAT * Advice on determining which law school is right for you * An insider's look at how law schools operate * A thorough survey of career options.
This book did a great job of freaking me out about the prospect of law school. A lot of time is spent telling you how difficult the program is, how you have to love boring, mindless details, etc.
The more I've read books like these about thinking, prepping for, and making decisions about law school, the more I noticed how common this writing approach is. I'm convinced that these books are designed to weed out potential students who are only passively interested or might not be quite up to the task of law school. Either that, or these former-law-students-turned-writers are all just a bunch of big meanies.