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Law School 101: Survival Techniques from Pre-Law to Life as an Attorney

AUTHOR: R. Stephanie Good
ISBN: 1572483741
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Law School 101: Survival Techniques from Pre-Law to Life as an Attorney
- Book Review, by R. Stephanie Good

Book Description
Each year, law schools graduate more students than there are practicing lawyers. Why? Because most prospective students have unrealistic expectations and preconceived notions of what law school and the legal profession are really all about. Many enter law school expecting wealth, prestige or the exciting lives of the fictitious attorneys on Law and Order and The Practice without ever considering the very real pressure, competition, workload and commitment involved. This book definitively shatters the myths and hype surrounding law school and the practice of law by educating the reader about the actual challenges and realities encountered. This insightful and often humorous guide encourages prospective students to take personal inventories of themselves in order to decide prior to entering law school whether their expectations about being able to meet the challenges are realistic. The reader is taken on a guided tour through the hallowed halls of legal indoctrination, from the decision-making process through all of the unexpected pitfalls and stresses of law-school life. This book fills in the gaps about the state of mind that is required for success in law school. It also allows the reader the opportunity to see things in terms that are not only coherent, but also enjoyable. While it is extremely informative, it is light and easy to follow.

About the Author
R. Stephanie Good received her law degree and her LL.M. in International Law from Hofstra Univesity School of Law. She has practiced law on both the private and governmental levels, focusing most recently in entertainment law. Ms. Good serves as corporate counsel to SilverCreek Entertainment and resides in New York.

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Book Review

Law School 101: Survival Techniques from Pre-Law to Life as an Attorney
- Book Reviews, by R. Stephanie Good

Law School 101: Survival Techniques from Pre-Law to Life as an Attorney

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Admit it -- you've been captivated by courtroom dramas, intrigued by national lawsuits, and, overall, fascinated by the opportunity a lawyer has to change the world (while still making a decent living). The ability to interpret the law and fight for justice gives the legal profession a unique prestige. With more law students than lawyers, however, it now appears that the power and romantic allure of the law has overshadowed reality. The daily life of law school students and attorneys is often misrepresented in popular media, and more prospective attorneys enter law school uncertain of what awaits them both in the classroom and in their career. Law School 101 is an insightful, and sometimes humorous, guide to help prospective legal scholars anticipate the trials, tribulations, and exaltation of going to law school. Becoming a lawyer is often a frightening, stressful journey, in which every resource you have must be used. Law School 101 teaches you how to avoid common pitfalls, decode myths, and, finally, how to achieve your dream of becoming an amazing lawyer.

SYNOPSIS

Good, a practicing attorney, offers a practical, sometimes humorous, guide to help prospective law students anticipate the highs and lows of law school. Explaining what attending law school and practicing law is really like, she gives advice on making the decision to go to law school and preparing to apply, surviving the first year, getting the most out of opportunities in the second and third years, taking the bar exam, and finding a job. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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