Currently, I’m in high school and I feel that I’m in a decent position to get into the college I’m looking into most (Florida State University). If I get accepted, assuming I get the minimum scores that would get me AP/IB credits this spring, I will be 4 credit hours away from junior status. However, I intend on taking 18-21 credit hours each semester of college (fall, spring, summer), which would put me in the position of graduating in 2 years. My plan is to graduate with a double-major in Political Science/Economics and a minor in Mathematics (yes, I would graduate in 2 years with this set-up).
Assuming that I get a good GPA and LSAT score in my undergraduate years, would graduating this quickly hurt my chances for sure? Would internships for law firms or state congressmen (I would be in Tallahasse, the state capital of Florida) help me? Any input is appreciated.
Please wait until you have some actual college grades and have minimally done a practice LSAT.
Not enough info because the biggest 2 factors are LSAT and gpa-you have neither
What schools are you targeting? The average law schools l student is now 25 coming in with work experience. Depending on LSAT /Goa it may not hurt you in admissions but it can hurt you when looking for a job especially is you are not graduating from a top ranked School
If you insist on graduating in2 years work a few years before applying.
You are in HS so it is way too early to be planning your college career.
Taking 18 - 21 credits per semester in college is too much. College courses are by and large more demanding than HS classes.
A primary consideration for law school is GPA. Overloading on credits will likely have a negative impact on your overall GPA and limit your choices for law school.
When would you study for the LSAT if you are taking 20 credits/semester?
When would you have time for ECs and internships if you overload on coursework?
The top law schools are looking for more mature students – the majority of students not only took 4 years to graduate college but have also worked for a period of time. Rushing to apply to law school as a 20 year old or so will hurt your chances of admittance. http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2015/4/9/hls-admissions-work-experience/
I would recommend shelving this idea until you are in college. If you are able to keep a reasonable schedule and graduate a year early I’d recommend that you spend a couple of years working before you apply to law school.