<p>I'm currently an accounting major and am considering becoming a tax attorney, however i have little knowlege of the LSAT, law school etc. so i have a few questions. How long in general is law school? What are the standard requirements for admissions into a regular school like Wayne State U?(I was unsuccessful finding this info at their site). If i didn't major in something like criminology will i have a difficult time writing the LSAT or is the exam along the lines of the GMAT?</p>
<p>Law school takes 3 years. You don't need a CPA to go into tax law but an accounting background is very helpful. (If you wish to practice tax law with an accounting firm, however, the CPA is usually required). The benefit of taking the accounting track into law school is that accountants end up having good memories and solid reasoning skills. The down side of the accounting track is that accountants sometimes are slower readers and lack significant writing experience than is the case for non-accountants. Accounting majors should take English or other classes requiring reading and writing. I would recommend taking an LSAT prep course. Majoring in criminology won't help or hurt with taking the LSAT.</p>
<p>awesome thanks, when employed as a tax attorney, which firm would pay a higer salary, law or accounting firm?</p>
<p>Oh, is the 3 threes of law school straight through or do you get summers off?</p>
<p>Law school is three years with summers off for the vast majority of law schools.</p>
<p>It is harder to make partner in an acounting firm than in a law firm because it is easier to start your own law firm and be successful. It is very difficult to start your own tax accounting firm and be successful.</p>
<p>If you make partner in a big law firm you will make more money than making partner in a big accounting firm, but either route will enable you to make more money than most people need. You will work all the time as well. It is difficult to have a balanced family life while also being a partner in a big accounting or law firm. If you want quality of life, beginning your career with an accounting firm will enable you to transfer into a job with a major corporation. A smaller law firm will also enable you to have more control over your life. Working for the IRS will also let you have a normal life. The pay is ok but it takes a while to get higher pay.</p>
<p>There are always exceptions but the above comments reflect my observations of the two professions.</p>