Am i cut out for Law school?

Graduate School Law School
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I am really interested in law. I was so determined that i had an argument about studying it with my mom that brought me to tears. My Community College at the beginning of last semester started a law course so i joined. Quite frankly i’m not doing as well as i wanted to. When doing reading assignments i just can’t stay concentrated and i have a serious problem with retaining the information. This is really strange for me since i’ve always been an A student. Although my lecturer says i’m at a very good standard for a new legal student I still find i’m not outputting as much as i Input.

I have always always wanted to do law. I’m not really an extrovert and i have a problem with letting myself be heard. I have strong opinions but I’m not sure I can make them heard. I find it interesting to use information you learn and interpreting it to a certain situation. I’m a very head-strong person although i’m not social i make sure my point is brought across. Although i can be a little emotional when i get frustrated.

I also find myself conflicted cuz well… last year i took up accounts and i realised just how much i love numbers as well. It really clicked with me. Now i just want to know what to do. I’m insanely afraid of failureand i do not want my parents investing their money into my school life only for me to fail or drop out. I don’t know what to…

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Speak with your advisor and explain your feelings. They have the best access to your situation and context and can give you the best advice.

I’d also suggest you speak to a counselor or therapist. You’re extreme anxiety over the possibility of failure is ironically probably a big contributing factor towards your inability to concentrate, which then breeds more anxiety.

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If you’re not getting great grades in legal classes, then that’s a sign that the law is not for you. Try something else.

There are plenty of jobs that allow you to express “strong opinions” and “use information you learn” and applying it in a “certain situation”–law is not the only field that allows that.

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What is your current major? If you love numbers then major in business, accounting or whatever. If you still want to apply for law school after obtaining your degree. Do so. Keep your grades up and study for the LSAT.
Don’t base one random law course on choosing your career.