Comments by "AALegalFocus" (@aalegalfocus) on "7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Law School" video.

  1. Some firms are populated by sleazy older men who want to hire hot young women as office staff & have affairs. Definitely makes sense to dress conservatively & wear less makeup to keep the atmosphere professional. Don't let sleazy people get you down though- it may be a sign that it's not a good place to stay. Good luck!
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  2. Enjoy your time off! Once law school starts, it's like a treadmill that you can't get off. Good luck!
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  3. This was an excellent primer, especially the info about what happens after graduation. It's still going to cost more money because of the bar prep classes, & it's better not to work while studying for the bar exam. Some places won't even hire grads until they are licensed (e.g. public defender offices). Thanks for these interesting, informative videos.
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  4.  @_new_french_touch_  usually people get money from their parents, use their savings, or take out student loans.
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  5. That sounds nice. Usually people have to pay thousands of dollars for Barbri.
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  6. Most people go in not knowing exactly what type of job they want. I planned to do tax law but now I do divorces, employment discrimination, & general litigation. Good luck!
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  7. Maybe public defenders, working for nonprofits? Public defenders have to be chill & get along with their clients, & stay sane given the pressures of the job.
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  8. Sure but things haven't changed much despite the lip service some big firms give about "diversity."
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  9. Yeah, it definitely happens. I knew 2 lawyers who killed themselves & have heard of other suicides. A relative by marriage wound up in prison after previously being a partner at prestigious law firms. It's a tough profession.
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  10. I don't think law school is necessary for a medical career, but if one just wants to learn, there are some master's of law programs.
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  11. Good luck!
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  12. What kinds of questions does she have? She is smart to want more information to make a good decision!
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  13. It doesn't end with law school -- working also brings up the same issues of stress, office politics, mental health issues, etc. Best wishes!
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  14. There was a big recession around 2007-2008 when some big law firms went out of business & many laid off their associates.
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  15. I don't think she's a dude, but this is great information I totally agree with!
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  16. You could take a real practice test, see how well you score & take it from there. I don't think it's worth going unless you can get into a top school. Good luck!
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