<p>I am currently a fsphomore majoring in finance and accounting, and I plan to get my CPA. I have recently developed an interest in law, but I have no idea of the law school admission process and would like to get some insight. </p>
<p>When should I start studying for the LSAT? Does being a finance/acct major hurt me in any way? Is CPA experience good for law school admission? </p>
<p>My goal is to take the CPA exam right after graduation and work at a big 4 for a year or two to get certified, and then apply to law school. I guess CPA experience would be good for corporate/tax law?</p>
<p>Most guides will recommend one start studying for the LSAT at least a few months before actually taking it (ex. start studying in February for the June LSAT). And whereas most prospective students used to take the October LSAT the year they applied, more and more students are taking it the February or June of their junior year.</p>
<p>As for what is "good" undergrad coursework/preparation, there is no right answer. In fact, the traditional belief that history and political science majors fare the best is untrue. These days, philosophy, economics, and hard science majors seem to be more attractive to law school admissions officers. But what it boils down to is that you demonstrate strong academic performance in your major, whatever it is, and a broad range of elective coursework outside your major.</p>
<p>is it common for people to have a CPA and JD? I think thats a pretty powerful combo</p>
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It's an extremely powerful combo, if you want to go into tax law! Just remember that the skills necessary to be a good CPA are not necessarily the optimum skills necessary to be a good lawyer. Mix a few writing intensive classes with your business classes and you should be fine. The type of writing you should focus on is direct, to the point, and logical. In other words, writing poetry won't help you much.</p>
<p>How much do tax lawyers make anyways?</p>