<p>I have recently thought about becoming a lawyer, although honestly, I know very little about what the job entails besides what I watch from Law and Order. I enjoy logic, arguing, helping people, and feel like I would enjoy the career. </p>
<p>I know I have time to think about this (I'll start college in the fall, where there isn't even a Pre-Law major/track), but is there any way to learn about law before I start? books to read? Websites?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>My best friend's father is a corporate lawyer, and I we talked about his career extensively last weekend.</p>
<p>Basically, it's a service career and it's hard work. It's not just about knowing facts, it's about knowing how to pull the right strings and getting things done. He suggested just keep doing well in school because your law school intentions might easily change. He did not plan on being a lawyer, and he decided to work harder so he transfered from Buffalo to Cornell and then got into NYU. </p>
<p>The bottom line is, knowing a lot about statues isn't gonna get you into law school. I'm going to college too, and I aspire to be a lawyer as well. I'm just going to focus on improving my writing and reading skills, and getting good grades.</p>
<p>Don't worry about there not being a pre-law major. Law school isn't like medical schooll, where you have to take specific courses in college to be ready. You can major in anything in college and still go to law school.</p>
<p>The best pre-law majors, in my view, are subjects that require develop considerable discipline as a reader, and as a writer. History (my major), English, political science, economics, and philosophy are among the most popular choices for people who want to practice law. </p>
<p>Regardless of your major in college, if you want to go to law school, it's a good idea to take courses that require you to write a lot of papers.</p>
<p>One thing you might consider doing this summer is to get a copy of The Elements of Style, by Strunk and White. I first read it when I was in high school (in Upstate New York, by the way), and I have made a point of re-reading it once a year or so ever since. If money is tight, the original edition is available for free online: Shrunk-The</a> Elements of Style</p>
<p>That's the 1918 edition, the one that Strunk privately published, and the one that E.B. White used when he was Strunk's student at Cornell. White's revision is more entertaining, and still very timely.</p>
<p>thanks for the info! and the link! it'll definitely come in handy for my lit class, as well :)</p>
<p>on another note, are there any first hand experiences, or books, which portray life as a lawyer, and what the on-the-job tasks are like?</p>
<p>I would suggest that you google a bit. You will find some useful information on LSAC.org</a> Homepage. The ABA also has a website which lists the courses some ABA committee thinks would be helpful to take as an undergraduate if you would like to be an attorney. Many colleges' websites have information geared towards their students who are thinking about law school; most are almost as helpful to anyone else.</p>
<p>thanks jonri! i'll definitely check out the website.</p>