Looking into Law School?
How long is law school?
Law school is a 2-3 year program dependent upon weather you take part time (evening classes) or Full time classes ( Full course load *during the day)
Can I work while I attend Law school?
Yes! Part time classes allow a student to work during the day and take classes in the evenings. Some students work unrelated jobs while others choose to work in law related field (ie. at a clerk’s office)
*Helpful Hint: Part-time classes are generally filled with more mature students (average age 26-28) while day classes are generally younger (average age 22-24).
What Are Classes like?
Check out a class for free right here in Baltimore! Both UMD law and U-Balt law offer opportunities for students to sit in on law classes for free.
Sign up for class at UMD Law: UMD Class Registration
Sign up for class at U-Balt: U-Balt Law Class Registration
Nervous About Law School?
Check out this short video debunking top law school myths
How Do I Pick the Right School for Me?
Law schools are ranked regionally, by program, and by retention rate. Of course cost is a big factor when looking to pick a law school.
Consider these rankings to help you with your search:
Wonder What Real Lawyers Have to Say About Law School?
Ask an Attorney!
This section provides first-hand insight from actual attorneys. *These anecdotes are taken from real attorneys that we have personally interviewed. For sake of privacy, the individuals highlighted here will only be mentioned by first name. However, the industry they work in is accurate. It is included for your benefit/ interest.
Marty, Intellectual Property Lawyer
TU Prelaw: What recommendations would you make to college students about going to law school?
Marty: “The demand for quality students, by law schools, is greater than ever. Students who do well on their LSAT, and have good grades can barter with schools on their tuition rates. This may make it possible for a student to go to a more nationally recognized school.”
TU Prelaw: In your opinion, does a student need to go to a top ranked law school?
Marty: “I think that you should go to the best possible law school period. A couple reasons for that… one, where you go to school will determine the contacts you make. Larger schools have bigger alumni associations and more credibility on the job market than smaller schools. Two, bigger schools are recognized nationally… so if you decide to move across the country firms will recognize your school.”
TU Prelaw: So why go to a lesser known school?
Marty: “The schools aren’t lesser academically, they just cost less and have smaller programs. Look at it this way. Law schools are highly regional. Law firms pick their favorite regional Law school and hire direct from there before opening applications to other schools across the country. So if you want to work in Boston you should look primarily at New England schools. The only exceptions being… The national schools… i.e. top 15 will get your resume recognized anywhere.”