How to know if pre-law is right (or wrong) for you

BAD

1. You love watching courtroom dramas on TV.

2. Your friends and family are really impressed when you tell them you’re going to be a lawyer.

3. You love to argue!

4. You’ve heard it’s a great way to make money without working too hard.

5. Other than medicine, what other profession is there?

GOOD

1. You have a gift for language; in performing close, detailed analysis of texts, and in writing clear, strong arguments.

2. You have shadowed a lawyer or interned in a law office, and it just feels right.

3. You are consistently fascinated by a certain area of law, such as intellectual property.

4. You are looking for a strong foundation for a career in public service.