Law school is exciting. It is also challenging. The work is hard and mentally taxing. There is a lot to learn before entering a career in law. Knowing what to expect before the first week of classes is important to your success. Saint Louis University offers What to Expect in Law School which is full of tips for new students. An Epinions.com article gives a less academic view, featuring advice on avoiding weight gain along with important things to consider before starting school. Together, these articles cover most of the important aspects of life as a law student.

Picking the schools to apply to is the first step in the process to attending law school. There are hundreds of law schools in the United States. Most of the major programs are listed on Find Law Schools. The top 100 of these schools are listed, as ranked, on Top Law Schools.

Getting into law school is almost as difficult as law school itself. The admissions process can be grueling. Applicants not only need a stunning academic record, but they also need high Law School Admission Test (LSAT) scores and an amazing application and essay. The LSAT is a very challenging test, but it is easier if you prepare for it in advance. Information about the test can be found on the Law School Admissions Council webpage. It is imperative to remember that the application is how you sell yourself to the admissions board. Make it count. Yahoo! Education has great law school admission tips. More advice is available from So you Wanna—Get into Law School and Advice for Getting Into Law School.

It takes a lot of work to be successful in law school. So, You're Starting Law School is an article written to advise new students about how to survive law school while striving to be successful. The Princeton Review website about law school is a great resource for students. Study and survival tips from About.com—Law School includes information on passing tests, doing legal research, and studying, among other things.

An important part of law school is career planning and looking forward to the years after graduation. Most law schools offer career planning services, help secure internships and interviews, and supply career advice. It is essential that law students take advantage of this service. Positions in the best firms are very competitive. Career services can prepare students for this. Career planning advice is also available from the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. This article on their website helps students to decide which area of law they would be most interested in practicing, and finding a law firm that they will best fit with.

Law school is challenging, but it is the starting point to an exciting and profitable career.


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