Deciding on Law School

Deciding on Law School, available at $64.99, has an average rating of 4.6, with 52 lectures, based on 29 reviews, and has 417 subscribers.

You will learn about Describe the most common reasons to attend law school. Think about how they will be able to afford law school. Understand current market conditions within the legal profession. Determine whether they are an attractive law school candidate. Understand the law school application process. Focus on the important factors when choosing a law school. Make a well-educated, thoughtful decision on whether law school is right for them. This course is ideal for individuals who are This course is designed for any and all people who have thought or are thinking about attending law school. It is particularly useful for This course is designed for any and all people who have thought or are thinking about attending law school.

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Title: Deciding on Law School

Price: $64.99

Average Rating: 4.6

Number of Lectures: 52

Number of Published Lectures: 52

Number of Curriculum Items: 52

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 52

Original Price: $129.99

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What You Will Learn

Describe the most common reasons to attend law school.

Think about how they will be able to afford law school.

Understand current market conditions within the legal profession.

Determine whether they are an attractive law school candidate.

Understand the law school application process.

Focus on the important factors when choosing a law school.

Make a well-educated, thoughtful decision on whether law school is right for them.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for any and all people who have thought or are thinking about attending law school.

Target Audiences

This course is designed for any and all people who have thought or are thinking about attending law school.

Every year, tens of thousands of individuals decide to enroll in law school. Should you join them? Before you drop six figures and come face-to-face with the Socratic Method, your new classmates, and countless nights in the library, join me as we analyze whether law school is right for you. We will take a deep dive into the decision by contemplating the various benefits and costs in obtaining a J.D.  This course includes lectures on the following topics:

Module 1: Thoughts, Justifications, and Rationales

Module 2: Career Options and Current Market Conditions

Module 3: Costs and Debt

Module 4: Researching Law Schools

Module 5: Are You an Attractive Candidate?

Module 6: Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps

You will spend a little over four hours completing this course. Extra materials include my collection of the best resources that you can consult when thinking about this decision.

It can be stressful and confusing when you are thinking about attending law school. As a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a current associate at a corporate law firm, I have traveled down this road and understand the complexities in making this decision. Therefore, I invite you to take this course and discover the different factors you should consider in deciding whether law school is for you. Looking forward to seeing you at the first lecture!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Thoughts, Justifications, and Rationales

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: My Path and an Introductory View of Law School

Lecture 3: The Idea

Lecture 4: Popular Culture, Childhood Dreams, and Family and Friends

Lecture 5: Helping People and Getting Rich

Lecture 6: Lack of Options and Career Flexibility

Lecture 7: Intellectual Challenge and Prior Work Experience

Lecture 8: Financial Assistance and Key Takeaways

Lecture 9: Course Notes

Chapter 2: Career Options and Current Market Conditions

Lecture 1: Introduction and Common Jobs Out of Law School

Lecture 2: Big Law: Introduction and Compensation

Lecture 3: Big Law: Realities and How To Get Hired

Lecture 4: Mid Law and Small Firms

Lecture 5: Starting Your Own Firm (Hanging Your Own Shingle)

Lecture 6: Jobs in Business and Government

Lecture 7: Judicial Clerkships and Public Interest Positions

Lecture 8: Academia

Lecture 9: Temp Attorneys and School Funded Positions

Lecture 10: Final Insights

Lecture 11: Course Notes

Chapter 3: Costs and Debt

Lecture 1: Introduction and Past and Present Tuition

Lecture 2: Costs: Tuition, Room and Board, and Books

Lecture 3: Costs: Personal Expenses, Post-Grad Costs, and Opportunity Costs

Lecture 4: Paying for Law School: Family Assistance and Scholarships/Grants

Lecture 5: Introduction to Loans, Stafford Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans

Lecture 6: Private Loans, Federal Work Study, and Summary

Lecture 7: Actual Payment and New Costs

Lecture 8: Handling Your Debt and Danger Signs

Lecture 9: Loan Repayment, Consolidation, and Refinancing

Lecture 10: Options for Public Interest and Government Attorneys, and Key Takeaways

Lecture 11: Course Notes

Chapter 4: Researching Law Schools

Lecture 1: Introduction and Accredited vs. Non-Accredited Schools

Lecture 2: Factors to Consider and Law School Rankings

Lecture 3: Prestige

Lecture 4: Employment Outcomes

Lecture 5: Admissions Standards and Costs

Lecture 6: Bar Passage Rate and Location

Lecture 7: Curricula, Joint-Degree Programs, and Part Time Programs

Lecture 8: Key Takeaways

Lecture 9: Course Notes

Chapter 5: Are You an Attractive Candidate?

Lecture 1: Introduction and Law School Applications

Lecture 2: The LSAT

Lecture 3: Undergraduate GPA, Splitters, and Reverse Splitters

Lecture 4: Personal Statement and Letters of Recommendation

Lecture 5: Experience, You, and Timing

Lecture 6: Key Takeaways

Lecture 7: Course Notes

Chapter 6: Next Steps and Conclusions

Lecture 1: Introduction, Pros and Cons, and Opportunity Costs

Lecture 2: Financial Aspect, Career Goals, and Happiness

Lecture 3: Inertia

Lecture 4: Next Steps and Conclusions

Lecture 5: Course Notes

Instructors

Adam Pascarella
Licensed Lawyer and Entrepreneur

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