Law school is a major life decision that requires significant commitment of time and money. It takes at least 4 years to complete an undergraduate degree, pass the LSAT exam, and earn a law degree, which can be financially burdensome unless independently wealthy. Pursuing a legal career also demands strong interpersonal skills like empathy, compassion, and resilience to advocate for clients. One must be sure becoming a lawyer aligns with their goals and vision before making such a substantial investment of time and resources.

1. IS LAW SCHOOL
FOR
EVERYONE?
P R E S E N T E D B Y M A R I L Y N G A R D N E R

2. HAVING GOALS
ALLOWS US TO
HAVE A VISION
Law school is one of those
life-altering decisions that
many people face,
whether it’s a decision in
their early years or later on,
or as a second career
choice.
In either case, it’s a major
commitment that must
not be entered into lightly.

3. THE COST
Unless you are
independently wealthy,
be prepared to pay a lot
of money to get your
law degree. After paying
for four years of
undergraduate school,
there are still another
four years of law school
to pay for, plus exam
fees.

4. TIME
Getting a law degree takes time.
In addition to requiring an
undergraduate degree and real-world
law experience, a law degree demands
a passing Law School Admission Test
(LSAT) grade before getting into grad
school.
Once accepted, plan on at least another
four years of schooling.

5. THE JOB
There is an element of
empathy and compassion
for the human race that
must be in place in order to
pursue the field of law.
Also, having a tough outer
shell is paramount if one is
to succeed as an attorney.