Should You Go to Law School?
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Hey everyone - I'm back with a new video! In this video I'm talking about how to decide whether or not you should go to law school. Hope you enjoy! :)
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All of the views expressed in this video are my own, and are not intended to encourage or discourage anyone from going to law school. My opinions are my own, and based on my own experience. You do you!!
So, to summarize, go to law school if you want to be a lawyer, but if you don't want to be a lawyer, don't go to law school. Well stated, counselor.
Austin Beaumont so then why do people go to law school who don't plan to be a lawyer? What is their end goal?
My comment was more an observation on the banality of her thesis. E.g., if you want to be a civil engineer, go to civil engineering school, but if you don't, then don't. It's about the most asinine thing to say. From my experience in law school, 98% of people were there to be lawyers. The other 2% were bored housewives or guys who had an awesome 6 years at the frat in undergrad and wanted another 3 years to party.
It's clearly not that obvious, because some people (even in the comments below) disagree with me.
Austin Beaumont actually many people go to law school for other reasons than being a lawyer. It’s just her advice..
@@TheAustinBeaumont Actually many people go to law school and they want to be in other professions, somewhat adjacent, but in which many people have a law degree. That triggers people into thinking they should get a law degree if they want to be successful in those professions. Examples: politics, lobbying, public/government administration, private administration jobs, non-profit/foundation work, public service work, etc.
I have a video request; could you do a video on basic law terms or phrases useful for first year students. I was advised to learn basic law terms before going in to give me leeway.
Benedicta Agha yes! this would be such a helpful video!
Benedicta Agha yes Please!!!
Please do this Video!
Benedicta Agha yessss
Benedicta Agha omg that would be amazing! it would give us some insight on what you have learned so far in law!
She starts at 2:15
Jamilah1117 THANKS i hate it when youtubers keep talking anf talking ...
Jamilah1117 hahahahaha you made my night
Mimi1117 Thanks
thank you! lol
Hahaha
I would love to see a video where you talk about what your first year in school looked like (classes, schedule, free time, adjustment, etc)
Madison I would love to see this video too
Madison yessss she needs to make this
Its good for a law professor career, or business. Law school is for various careers, google it it shows like 10. plus im a law student :-)
Yes, please!!
One of my friends brothers went to law school became a lawyer and hated it so he joined the military to study the weather. So strange. You never know until you try I guess.
Absolutely love your vlog account - watching your videos gets me pretty hyped about going to law school. I think it's pretty kind of you to make videos that are beneficial to us future law students, so thanks for that!
I've been watching for a while coming in and out when I need a bit of motivation or something to look forward to. I'm a student in Canada and this is amazing to see not just an american talking about law. It's nice to know canadian things about it more specifically and I've been looking into the university you attend. So this is incredible :)
YES ANOTHER VIDEO! I'M SO HAPPY! PLEASE MAKE MORE, YOU'RE SO INSPIRING XX
Great video! Just out of curiosity, I was wondering about the people you go to law school with who don't plan to become lawyers. What have they said they wanted to do afterward?
I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK. I HAVE MISSED YOU AND YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH! You keep inspiring me more and more. Keep it up girl❤️
There's a quote that goes "everyone wants to eat but hew r willing to hunt" similarly everyone wants to succeed but few r willing to put in the work required so never give up because failure is part of success ☺️
I've been on the fence of pursuing law school for a couple years, it might not be the right choice for me but this video was incredibly helpful and informative, thank you :)
yay you're back! we missed youuu💖
I really like this video because it's delivered in an even handed non judgmental way. Thanks!
you are the best!! i love everything u said
is that so you have to be a bright student to get into one?
My entire family are doctors
I'm debating between law school and med school
Help me
I like the title "doctor" and money so idk which one to choosw
alex russo You can get the title doctor either way. Through MD, DO, and a JD is law.
Nursing
Do what YOU want to do; not what others want you to do!
alex russo docs needs lawyers for lawsuits. Become a lawyer 😂
I have been a subscriber for a while & you always put out amazing videos. I can't believe the time has already come for me to start law school next month! I'm really nervous but I feel calmer now. Thanks for always giving great quality advice! Also, you are so pretty! Wishing you the best! :) x
who cares
You are back!! we missed u:) I am preparing to go to the Law school and I think that your video is very helping and informative. Thank you for doing that. I was wondering if you can do video about time management during law school years, how you prepared application for law school, how did you manage your study time? :)
Hi Lynnea, I'm heading to McGill to start law school in the fall! Do you have any tips for us pre-law students the summer before we start? :)
You're one of the greatest youtubers that I watch. You are so informational and it is still interesting. I love your videos.
Thank you so much!!
Very helpful and you are beautiful! Thanks for the tips!
You look so much like Laurel from How to get away with Murder. So pretty:)
Bikini Kill she looks like davina from the originals
Bikini Kill omg she really does I just started watching that show too
I won't remember a Yanny in How to get away with murder.
Do you think it's a good idea to be a paralegal before you go to law school?
Do you still have to do LLB if you want to become a barrister or do you have to do something else?
Great video! The intro made me laugh. I'd love a video on what to expect/how to survive 1L year.
Do you think it's better to be a lawyer in Europe or Canada/America?
omg shes back!
I don't drink alcohol (wine etc), can I still go to law school?
hello from Greece!!! I really love all of your videos you should definitely make "study with me" video.
I agree!!
'Do you like wine 🍷 and cheese?' What if you're a devout Muslim who's lactose and tolerant, but still wants to be a lawyer anyway?
Yeah, you're screwed. Wine is mandatory.
pick a better religion, maybe.
Muslim female here in law school. It's all fine and dandy to drink coke while everyone drinks alcohol. and no worries, 99% of lawyers and law students are not bigoted like Quik silver up there ^
Lamisa imam im a bigot because I dont agree with a certain set of ideas, lol okay
No, you're a bigot for telling someone to pick a different religion because you think your opinion is more valuable than their beliefs. Get lost.
All the time in these videos people say that to go to law school you should like reading and writing idk how to feel about this cause I really dislike reading but I LOVE writing and I really enjoy researching, could anyone tell me what they think this mean
I love your videos!! Could you do a video of tips and advice for people who are starting law school?
Hi there! I've never commented before but I love your videos! I keep checking back to see if I have missed a new video somehow.
I would like to know more about your individual classes. Is there a lot of discussion over material? Any group-work? Do you have mock trials? Or is that during 3L?
I hope you have a new video up soon!
I am in 3L. Depends on the class. Yes, there's a bit of group work and most classes involve discussing the materials. There are many different moots to try out for, which is where you participate in a mock trial. Thanks for watching!
Hi Lynnea, I have another kind of "Shoul I go to Law School" doubt. In the USA most lawyers are not making the same money they did years ago, seems like the market is full of lawyers and there are not as many jobs. What can you say about Canada, or at least Ontario? Do you know if new grads are finding jobs? Thank you!
What school do u go to
What do you think of the new Laurier/Sussex University partnership that allows Canadian students to obtain a U.K. law degree?
Hi Lynnea, I'm considering applying to law school but I want to hear your opinions about the legal job market. I heard law school isn't a good investment anymore less you go to a top tier school. I wonder if you any have input on this? thanks
Can you do well being an introvert in law school? I dont like interaction or any kind of involvement . I like being alone or maybe i have social anxiety, can i do law?
Dude I can relate
I'm super shy and I have social anxiety..don't know how I can become a lawyer
@@nyambeglen3395 lol I realized it was not meant for me and went to a business school and m doing pretty well here
I loved reading classic lit. Should I go to law school?
Would you please do a video about choosing an undergraduate degree. I am having trouble because I like so many different things and I am good at different things making the decision hard for me. What tricks did you use on deciding your undergraduates degree. Thanks LL
Hello maam,
I am Amit from India, I am Law Student nd I have been working at Supreme Court for beginning of my law instead of going to take classes regularly. Is it good or not?
An apartment tour? And talk about how to find an apt and the preparation for all of that
Do a video on studying for the LSAT! (If you don't already have one, that is). Thanks!
she's from canada there's no LSAT in canada
minaj jennifer um yeah there is!
minaj jennifer there is most definitely LSAT in Canada, lol...
minaj jennifer ummm, that’s a pretty definitive statement to make. Maybe do research before making an absolute assumption. FYI - yes, Canada has the LSAT
I don't really want to do litigation attorney. I plan to do corporate law or anti money laundry or something because I have accounting background and really into business world. I'm not sure if it's a good idea to go to law school. I don't even know if it's a must to go to law school before I can do anti-money laundry attorney.
Thank you for sharing your experiences!!! Xox keep kicking butt, but... I have a question, will pursuing a law degree help in wanting to work in the international community aka EU, NATO, representing your nation? Thank you!
Absolutely! However that is not the only avenue to do so. Many jobs in the international community specifically in the UN and NATO are based on a national quota meaning at certain times they would not need to hire you (depending on the country that you are from meaning that they are also very competitive). You could also work in the private sector for many businesses now a days because of globalization are multinational.
A business degree could be just as helpful for many jobs where you'd be able to work in the international community. I guess it totally depends on whether you'd like to be on the law side of it or not since those jobs don't have to be totally related to law although it's certainly a plus. Hope this helped. :)
i love you, girl!
Quick question: Have you met anyone who took the foreign route? Canadian law schools are competitive and have limited spaces unlike UK and Australia...What do you say to those looking to take this route?
Mel I haven’t done law school yet but I have been told many times that it’s very recommended to go to law school in the country/province where you want to practice. Ex. If you get a law degree in Canada you are licenced as a lawyer in Canada, but not anywhere else, so if you went home to Australia or something you wouldn’t be able to practice there.
Every law video i watch has a really good intro.
So does yours!
Hello. I would like to apply to law schools but ı was wondering how are u handling Financial issues? I mean are there any scholarships for studying law? And according to what are they given? Thanks.
I know this video is old so I understand if you don't see/respond to this comment, but I will still ask: how large of an impact does the curve/the competitive nature of law school grading have on your time there? I am uncertain if law school is for me just because I feel like that would wreck my mental health.
LOVE your videos!!
who cares
Dexter Lacy yo chill
What was your undergrad and what were your grades to get into law at UO?
Another great video!
hey lynnea ..
Which law university do you go to?
Is it good over there ?
I'm actually In 9th Grade right now...and well I am taking SAT'S this year...and if I don't get in I may take it again next year.
well can you please suggest me some tips for my SATS .
or can you just say me what should I do after my 12th garde?
should I take pursue a bachelor's degree or is there any kind of course before applying to law school ?
guys ..somebody help me out here!!
DiaRia Grace p I don’t think she can help you with SATs because we don’t have those in Canada
Also, you need an undergrad/bachelor’s degree to get into law school, as well as a good GPA and good LSAT score, not to mention a good application, resume, transcript etc
Hey! Please tell about
LAWYERS in Canada! Best
course for International
students and is it feasible to
work partime while studying
law. Which university or
college .etc. PLEASE HELP ME
Also type of Lawyers positions etc
You need to post more frequently! i love your videos!
Can you make a video talking about your first year of law school and how to get ready for it
Yes, we get it already, you are not under any circumstances judging anyone for anything
My bf and I will have to discuss when we will get married. I don't mind getting married but I also really want to go to law school. Maybe I can get engaged before lawschool and then I can get married after.
Lynnea... About the amount of reading you do, could you make it more specific? Like how many pages do u read per night on average... And how big they are.. Thanks ❤
I'm just making sure, do you need to get a bachelor degree in university before you go to law school, and if you do what did u major in I herd that political science or sociology is good, but is there any other ones or just those?
She_Wolf you need an undergrad and can get any undergrad you want; I recommend something you’re interested in (helps you do well if you’re actually interested in what you’re learning) and that you could deal with doing for a job of law school doesn’t work out
Hi lynnea could you make a video on steps of getting to law school please it would be much appreciated xxx
Does law school teach you how to lie? Or is that something you learn after you graduate? Thanks.
can you please share if you got into law directly after undergrad of if you had to do masters and how long did it take after your undergrad before you entered law school
Nour Khalid idk how long it took her but you don’t need a masters to get into law school, just an undergrad! ^_^
Recommended books please! Law-related and not.
Hermione Hawthorne fish in a tree or a thousand paper cranes are SOOOOOO good (in my opinion)
Thanks for the insight! I'm just starting highschool and I'm still not sure what I want to become, but I'm leaning towards being a lawyer but there's so many types of lawyers to choose from aaahh!!
Dead Otter Walking honey I’m in my second year of my undergrad and just changed majors, and while I’m fairly sure I want to be a corporate lawyer, that might change. Don’t feel bad about being unsure: there are so many people who have no idea what they want to do well into their adult/professional life. Don’t pressure yourself! Also, if you do go to law school, that will help you decide which areas of the law you’re interested in. You do NOT need to have everything worked out right now.
What did you major in before going to law school? I am a high school senior and I would love to be a lawyer but I'm not sure what to major in for my bachelors. The university I plan to attend doesn't recommend majoring in pre law so the only offer a pre law program so I have to pick a major
Doesn't really matter. If you're deadset on law, studies show that STEM fields do the best on the LSAT, fields like criminal justice and political science (and prelaw) do the worst. But really, do what you are interested in. Most employers will like seeing you have education in some interesting field unrelated to law.
English would be a good undergrad degree for law school. Just make sure you take a good number of technical writing/composition-type classes (i.e. if you simply study literature, especially fictional literature, that will not really be helpful to you at all). Because, as you will someday find out, being a lawyer means you WRITE A LOT. I'd say at least a full half of every single day of my job is purely spent writing stuff (whether it be complaints, answers, motions, discovery, briefs, or even just emails).
Do something you’re interested in and could live with doing as a job of law school doesn’t go as planned (also a lot of law schools see Pre-law as being “easy” so I wouldn’t recommend that)
Quinn Eaton you dont write them. Your paralegal does. Facts 😂
abigailmariexoxo literally anything.
I been wanting to become a family lawyer but I been debating because I love everything about it then it dont suit my personality so im debating against criminology and family law
Grim Reaper omll samess
Krama Jones I know 😂 i just dont like the idea how lawyers are not guarantee to get a job at a law firm or get a good name for you when you start your own like I saw one video of a girl who came out of law school and now is a coffee shop worker
Grim Reaper nothing in life comes easy 😩 I'm just gonna take the risk and put the rest in gods hands
If you love family law so much then why doesn’t it suit your personality? What does that even mean? If you love it then you’re lucky enough to know a clear path of what you’d like to do!
im joining law school in a week , thanks lynea , lots of love
What was your undergrad major?
Ever since i was little i always said i wanted to be a lawyer. Now im a freshmen in highschool and im already taking law based classes because i want extra knowledge for college. I watched so many videos about law school that completely unmotivated me. But im so happy i watched this video it completely motivated me to continue taking my classes.
Though I am hesitant to ask, I can't resist. How do you make rent each month? Do you happen to maintain a part time job while in school? If so, how challenging is this?
Tom G Most people just use loans for living expenses. Your first year you really should not work *at all.* Your next two years you can clerk part-time, although that certainly will not cover all your expenses.
It's quite an investment.
And may the force be with you, always.
Read as in RTFM , right?
When she says “if you don’t like reading and despise writing with every fiber in your body then law school is probably not for u” and my response to that is “well FRICK!”😂😂😂
Oh boy now what should I pursue
I live in India and I m doing my graduation(3rd yr)in English honours but I m not happy doing this course it's not that I don't score good but I am not having that interest doing this course its almost last year in 2018 I will be graduate but wht aftr that I can't quite also now I am so stuck with my life😑😑 Sometimes some decisions hurt you in a long run...
Did u want to be a lawyer then?
Preethi Rani no Something related to bio
Oh. Then, Aakanksha sorry. I don't think I can guide you.
Your reply takes me back to my past. I wanted very very badly to become a researcher in any fields of bio after my 12 grade. But somehow I ended up choosing Law. I hated my freshman year but as days passed by I started noticing that I'm really liking law. Everything about law has fascinated me. (Of course you won't like every single subject though. LOL). Right now I enjoy being here. And there has never been a single day I regretted my decision. Best thing is you can become a Researcher in Law too. (Added bonus, right?). I don't want my decision to influence yours. But if ur current life is not making you happier then it's time for a shift. Whatever you do, just wait until graduation. Then change your track. Good Luck!!
Preethi Rani thanks dear..your words mean alot to me😊😊 I hope I will cross these rainy days soon...
Aakanksha, I'm now sure you will. I wish I could see that smile on your face. 😄
I wanted to be a professor but the remuneration for teaching jobs is quite low so now I'm looking at law. Do you think it's a good idea?
Professors in any given discipline are compensated quite well in North America, best to stay the course...
Yes in North America not in South Asia.
That's understandable, but if your passion is in teaching it would be worthwhile to stick to it. Of course I know very little about the discipline in which your passion lies, but if it coincides with law, or if law is something your are interested in (as means to your interest), then it never hurts to put your best foot forward and aspire to teach law at a higher level. My current philosophy professor is also taking night classes at the law faculty of a neighbouring university. Ultimately, do not be discouraged by your external limitations my friend. Higher education is (more often than not) a worthwhile investment.
It's really good to see a woman in law school. It's really an inspiration.
Brand new camera 😍😍
I love the make up u make for the videos! Could you do a tutorial?
Enjoyed a lot the video, you rocks Lynnea!
Well said. So, it’s already 2020. Are you working now in the legal field?😊
I'm in my 2nd-year undergrad in Canada and I want to start studying for the LSAT, what prep books would you recommend, I know you did a video on it but do you have anything current?
don't use prep books, they will only slow u down, just schedule a test and take it, if u fail, keep taking it, until you research on ur own WHAT FUCKING BOOKS YOU SHOULD HAVE TO PREP FOR THE LSAT. No ones gonna hold your hands, figure it out on your own.
Dexter Lacy you’re just angry at the whole world aren’t you
Dexter Lacy what's wrong with you?
I have chronic illness though. Do you think I should still consider doing law school?
URCHIN SAM what kind of chronic illness? I guess it depends on how heavily it would affect your ability to keep up with law school (ex. moderate arthritis won’t be as debilitating as something that has you bedridden).
Where do you study law in Canada? I might do my exchange year in New Brunswick law scool, lets see! Greetings from Finland! 😎✌
Love the disclaimer
I want to go in law school and dont want to be a lawyer ! I want to be a notory (notaire in french) and i need to go to law school to have this job...
Catherine Bessette I’m just glad you know what you want
Nocturne yeah at least she isn't indecisive
Hey :) I just wanted to say that I'm not interested in law school or anything like that (I'm doing my master degree in social pedagogy now :)) but I love your channel and I got sooo excited when I saw a new video you have no idea :D
I didn't really like reading, but I did like writing. However, I have turned that around once in law school and actually enjoy reading now. However, I have always had an interest in the law. Good luck to anyone on the fence, but honestly you can do anything you set your mind to (corny but true)...
Lynnea, thank you for all your videos, they are helpful and enjoyable to watch.
I wanted to ask you about "reading" in regards to determining if law school is right for someone. Could you be more specific in what kind of reading someone may like to do that would be more revealing of whether or not law school is for them? Someone may like to read, say, Harry Potter but I'm not sure how telling this is of doing well in law school and reading tons of casebooks.
What sort of reading material should one look towards more specifically to determine if they would do well in law school? What sort of readings are relevant to law school for someone who may be a prospective student? Thanks
how is the social life in law school? are there parties thrown often? or social events around campus?
You have no free time
River Billington well then 🤣💀
social life is actually fun. It's a bit sparse first year because of time constraints, but second and third year allows a lot of time for fun!!!
I've never met a rich lawyer
It reminds me of the rap industry where there's some big names and then a bunch of averages who make a livable wage because the expenses on running an office is high.
what's the difference between a lawyer and a litigator
Ojima Ekere I believe a litigator is a specific type of lawyer, but I’m not 100% sure
My sister is in law school in University in Florida
I won't go into Law school but your videos are really interesting !! 😃
Oh and where we should go if we want to become judge? Hmmm😕
Geri Tsvetkova law school, ya gotta be a lawyer for several years to be a judge (at least in Canada)
Canadian?
Seems like the only realistic option in politics where you can make 6k is lawyer am I wrong or? Also I'm trying to decide between employment law and criminal... I'm interested in litigation and it seems both fulfill that, I also am interested in what either lawyer does so now I'm trying to figure out what's best financially between the two was wondering if you had any input. I'm really interested in one day holding a government posistion or posistion of a judge so also trying to see which one leads to that more so.
Dumbbells Only I wouldn’t really consider a lawyer to be a job in politics, but lots of politicians do have law backgrounds
Any of the above or all? I like wine and cheese and I look hella good in a suit but I’m not really into reading. 😂😉🤓