Deciding to Attend Law School: Weighing the Pros & Cons of a JD

By Princeton Review

Random House Information Group
Publication date: March 2012

ISBN: 9780307944993

Digital Book format: ePub (Adobe DRM)

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Thinking of going to law school? This concise but comprehensive ebook gives you the information you need to decide if a JD and a career as a lawyer are right for you.

In Deciding to Attend Law School: Weighing the Pros & Cons of a JD, Eric Owens and the experts at the Princeton Review lay out key information to give you a thorough understanding of the issues you may need to consider before applying to law school. You’ll get essential info on:

· the current admissions landscape
· the academic experience
· paying for law school
· what the market for legal jobs is like right now
· factors to consider when choosing a law school
· what you can expect after graduation

Will you enjoy law school socially? Will you be happy practicing law? What kind of law career might be the most rewarding for you? Will you be able to pay off your loans?

Deciding to Attend Law School will give you the information you need to answer those questions—the background, the statistics, and the context to help you make the most informed choice possible. As a bonus, we’ve also included 3 lists from our popular The Best 167 Law Schools profile guide, showing Admissions Selectivity, Academic Experience, and Career Prospects ratings for all 167 schools.