Things to Know before Joining Law Schools
To begin your career as an attorney, at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Criminal Justice or Humanities and Social Studies, is a must. However, getting into the top law schools is quite a difficult task. For instance, it requires a high GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.0 or 3.5 to get admission into a school. Other requirements include:
• LSAT (Law School Admission Test): This is a 3 hour entrance exam that an applicant has to take to get into law schools. The exam tests applicants in 4 different sections, two sections in logical reasoning, one in reading comprehension and one in analytical reasoning. There is also an experimental section, which although not graded, must be done with great care. An admission committee will consider an applicant only if he has a score of at least 165 out of 180.
• Recommendation Letters: Law schools also assess candidates on the basis of the recommendation letters they receive.
• MBE and MPT: The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) is taken after graduating from a law school, before practicing law. This six hour exam covers a variety of topics, with a state relevant paper. The Multistate Performance Testing (MPT) is a state-specific exam that also covers different topics. This is usually taken with the MBE.
• Individual Statement: Individual statements are a reflection of the applicant’s personality and persuasiveness, a vital quality for an attorney.
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