Wow! Thank you a lot for making this. I am actually considering law school, and, I thought I was maybe just... crazy... But, hearing your friend say how taking a few years off after undergrad school (which I did! Which is what made me MORE nervous!) can actually be a GOOD thing? That made me feel a lot better, that it may be something to my advantage, rather than my hindrance. 🙏💙
Wow she really did make me feel better about my decision to go to law school! I was thinking everyone is miserable there but to see that some people enjoy it, is great. Also made me excited for the potential classes i could take.
As a rising 1L, I appreciate your videos A LOT. I haven't been able to find people who were willing to share their experience, and this is very helpful. Very much looking forward to your future videos. Thanks again!
Loved this video!! It was super informative and helpful! I’ve been trying to decide if I should take a break after I graduate college or go straight to law school and learning more about law school definitely helped a lot. Thanks for sharing all that info!!
Thanks for the positive spin, I would say 90% of the videos out there are still from the old mindset. Nice to see people excited to learn and pursue a passion.
What Anna said about combining logical reasoning from math, with the skills used in writing and analyzing texts is the same reason I'm thinking a lot about law even though I'm a junior studying computer science. I can't see myself developing software for much longer. Law may be the answer...
@@northernlight9700 hmm. well, anything in life that you aren't completely fascinated by may indeed feel draining, in an unfulfilling way. in short, yes, for me.
I think if I went straight through, I would have been really burnt out. I did take over a decade off, but it really gave me time to ensure that the huge financial plunge is worth it! Thanks for the video and I can't wait to watch more.
You know when I first started watching your channel, I couldn't really appreciate this video because I was far too early in the admissions process. But now I realize it is such a gem of a video haha. Incoming 1L at a T14 and everything you guys said strongly resonated with me, from the perspective working gives you on school, to the shock of transitioning from a very exploratory undergraduate program to a more analytical kind of law school education, etc. Amazing video
when I was in college I did some legal internships (in governments and whatnot) and was like wtf the world is so dark this is not for me (especially when I got a 167 I was like this is not for me lol). fast forward after working for two years (during which I stumbled upon your channel), having taken my GRE and applied to MA programs, I suddenly thought hmm I miss the LSAT. so I studied and now have a 170+ and have turned down the MA offers and will be applying to law school next year! and now I'm watching your videos again with a totally different mindset, knowing that Duke is my dream school and putting myself in an incoming 1L's shoes.
This video was really informative... so I’ve been considering going to law school. However, if I’ve already taken a gap year between high school and college (took a year off of school to work and figure life out basically) do you think it would be beneficial to take another year off between undergrad and law school? Thx :D
I am currently in law school taking Constitution law. My school divides it up into Con I and II. Im in Con I dealing with the separation of powers etc. I am bored to death and does not help its the professors 1st time teaching the course. How do you suggest to stay engaged when you absolutely cannot get pumped up about the subject matter??
It’s definitely a struggle for me too sometimes! For Conlaw I think it can help to think about the ways in which these rules are operating and being challenged in our current state. For example, the power of the Supreme Court to decide issues that some people think should fall within the legislative realm only, or whether Trump can fire Mueller since Mueller is within the executive branch, all have implications within the separation of powers doctrine.
Great video! Thank you for making all of these. My question is about the classes and the way they were structured. Were the classes basically the professor saying "read these cases" and "read this section of the book"? Or was there actual teaching?
In my classes, the professor will assign reading to be completed before the class (usually a series of cases). Then during the class, the professor will explain the cases (or all on students to explain why cases were decided the way they were) and draw connections between them, basically.
I’m in high school, and at my high school we have academies. I’m in the academy of Law and Public Safety. In three years, I’ve learned basics of criminal, civil, family, & contract law. The point of me saying all this is that I have interest in law, however I’m still really confused :// how do you know if you’re fit for law? && what do you even major in undergrad. I really appreciate this video!! It’s really cool to see someone who was also unsure about law in high school
That's IF one is lucky enough to get a job at a big corporate law firms. The majority will be at lower paying jobs, doing document review, or unemployed.
I'm a highschool student and I plan to become a lawyer. What should be my first step. I plan to go to community college first but what should I do in order to get to the path of becoming a lawyer.
Get a bachelors degree with a good GPA (3.6 or higher). During your senior year of your undergrad, study for and take the LSAT. Visit and tour law schools. Get at least 3 letter of recommendations. Apply through LSAC.org. Wait for decisions. Get accepted. Make deposit on the school you choose. Attend!
The next step is getting a bachelor degree with a high gpa like 3.5 and above. Then, study for the LSAT exam and score high on the exam. I would say try different job experiences or obtaining a higher education before going to law school, because both of these students previously worked in a different field. I would not jump right ahead to law school, because you first have to find yourself.
same, I'm a biology major who's interested in law and tbh logic games and basic scientific method are very similar and I'm surprised this career path isn't more popular
I just have to say that at my law school, most of the students did not look anywhere near as pretty as you two! Superficial comment, I know. Great tips given!
You said in other videos that it is important to take our own notes- are there some tips for you to take good notes? Do you just write down everything? Also, are there some things you wish you had known (specifically a month lol ) before you started your first year? What is your daily routine like?
Hey Gabbie, I have videos on both of those topics :) check them out on my channel! For note-taking, I actually take most of my notes before class while reading the cases. Then during class I will add relevant notes from the professors or good points from other students
How can you guys advise someone who already finished the university in law oversees but he wants to continue in USA for another levels? Thank you for your help
You would probably do an LLM program but most of them are not worth the money. The LLM program in tax at Georgetown law school or NYU are your best bets. Good luck!
how many resources do you've in criminal procedure? Here in Mèxico we've 3 instances: natural judgement, appeal and amparo... (after all this exist indult, however, in a very very exceptional way).
I work ft and go to an evening pt program...it will be tough but what has helped me is to take it at my own pace and not feel pressured to take 11 credit hours when I can only realistically handle 2 courses. There is ALOT of reading and now legal writing courses...I do not regret my decision of attending but also you have to be aware of how much pressure you can handle juggling everything
I am from San Diego, CA and I would like to get in touch with either of them to ask them some questions before applying for law school. I am currently working towards my GED but I am interested in being an attorney. It is important to me to ask these questions please contact me the soonest possible.
I m not american so i don t know the details and i have a question , is getting to law school post graduating highschool or do you need to go through some other studying type of way before?
There are many reasons. To expand your mental horizons and learn different ways of problem-solving, for one. Some lawyers, like patent specialists, also benefit from having a scientific or technical background. Finally, there are people who simply want to pursue other intellectual interests or are interested in trying out different careers and would like to have a few different skill sets and substantive expertise areas under their belt.
Omg now I'm a 3L 😭
Congratulations 🤧
Congratss...
what is a 3L?
Yasmin Stefany a 3L is a third year law student :)
Congratulations counselor
Wow! Thank you a lot for making this. I am actually considering law school, and, I thought I was maybe just... crazy... But, hearing your friend say how taking a few years off after undergrad school (which I did! Which is what made me MORE nervous!) can actually be a GOOD thing? That made me feel a lot better, that it may be something to my advantage, rather than my hindrance. 🙏💙
I was also very interested to hear her say about the wide class range in beginning of law school... I wonder! 🤔
Take classes that are ON the bar Vs. NOT?!! Oh boy. The things I’m learning..!!! Haha
Aweee your friendship is so cute! I wish I had a close friend that wanted to go to law school and would support me and offer me advice!
i LOVE torts! also I went straight through, but still am finding law school a lot more enjoyable than undergrad
Wow she really did make me feel better about my decision to go to law school! I was thinking everyone is miserable there but to see that some people enjoy it, is great. Also made me excited for the potential classes i could take.
She’s such a lovely and positive person don’t you think? :)
great video! I think this will help lots of people who are considering law school.
As a rising 1L, I appreciate your videos A LOT. I haven't been able to find people who were willing to share their experience, and this is very helpful. Very much looking forward to your future videos. Thanks again!
Loved this video!! It was super informative and helpful! I’ve been trying to decide if I should take a break after I graduate college or go straight to law school and learning more about law school definitely helped a lot. Thanks for sharing all that info!!
Thanks for the positive spin, I would say 90% of the videos out there are still from the old mindset. Nice to see people excited to learn and pursue a passion.
What Anna said about combining logical reasoning from math, with the skills used in writing and analyzing texts is the same reason I'm thinking a lot about law even though I'm a junior studying computer science. I can't see myself developing software for much longer. Law may be the answer...
Is software development draining?
update?
law has no math. come take law.
@@northernlight9700 hmm. well, anything in life that you aren't completely fascinated by may indeed feel draining, in an unfulfilling way. in short, yes, for me.
I think if I went straight through, I would have been really burnt out. I did take over a decade off, but it really gave me time to ensure that the huge financial plunge is worth it! Thanks for the video and I can't wait to watch more.
You know when I first started watching your channel, I couldn't really appreciate this video because I was far too early in the admissions process. But now I realize it is such a gem of a video haha. Incoming 1L at a T14 and everything you guys said strongly resonated with me, from the perspective working gives you on school, to the shock of transitioning from a very exploratory undergraduate program to a more analytical kind of law school education, etc. Amazing video
when I was in college I did some legal internships (in governments and whatnot) and was like wtf the world is so dark this is not for me (especially when I got a 167 I was like this is not for me lol). fast forward after working for two years (during which I stumbled upon your channel), having taken my GRE and applied to MA programs, I suddenly thought hmm I miss the LSAT. so I studied and now have a 170+ and have turned down the MA offers and will be applying to law school next year! and now I'm watching your videos again with a totally different mindset, knowing that Duke is my dream school and putting myself in an incoming 1L's shoes.
Good luck, but why would Duke be your dream school? Just wondering.
This was such a great and helpful video for me! Starting law school this fall. Love your channel while prepping. keep them coming:)
This video was really informative... so I’ve been considering going to law school. However, if I’ve already taken a gap year between high school and college (took a year off of school to work and figure life out basically) do you think it would be beneficial to take another year off between undergrad and law school?
Thx :D
Depends on your personal situation (finances, interests) but in general, yes!
Can we get her back for a status update!! I love the energy and dynamic between you two.
ahahah I actually loved torts! it was my highest mark in my first year!
Starting law school at CWRU in the fall and currently binging all of your videos, thanks for providing this resource for us!
Good luck!
This video gave me hope again for law school THANK YOU GUYS
This video was so helpful! Thank you!
I am currently in law school taking Constitution law. My school divides it up into Con I and II. Im in Con I dealing with the separation of powers etc. I am bored to death and does not help its the professors 1st time teaching the course. How do you suggest to stay engaged when you absolutely cannot get pumped up about the subject matter??
It’s definitely a struggle for me too sometimes! For Conlaw I think it can help to think about the ways in which these rules are operating and being challenged in our current state. For example, the power of the Supreme Court to decide issues that some people think should fall within the legislative realm only, or whether Trump can fire Mueller since Mueller is within the executive branch, all have implications within the separation of powers doctrine.
Love you videos...do you happens to have a brief template or an outline template
Great video! Thank you for making all of these. My question is about the classes and the way they were structured. Were the classes basically the professor saying "read these cases" and "read this section of the book"? Or was there actual teaching?
In my classes, the professor will assign reading to be completed before the class (usually a series of cases). Then during the class, the professor will explain the cases (or all on students to explain why cases were decided the way they were) and draw connections between them, basically.
For the Time Being ah okay I see. Thank you so much!
I enjoyed this video, eased some of my anxiety about starting law school in the fall :)
You’re going to be great!
How's the experience?
😭😭 how’s it going ?
How is itttt
How is it going
Good video but I find the background music distracting, maybe just for me
DUTY BREACH CAUSATION DAMAGES
I'm also an English and EALC (concentrating in Chinese) double major!
I’m in high school, and at my high school we have academies. I’m in the academy of Law and Public Safety. In three years, I’ve learned basics of criminal, civil, family, & contract law. The point of me saying all this is that I have interest in law, however I’m still really confused :// how do you know if you’re fit for law? && what do you even major in undergrad.
I really appreciate this video!! It’s really cool to see someone who was also unsure about law in high school
Sowmya K my high school also has academies, lol. But it’s called Criminal Justice or CJ for me.
Is Stanford Law School liberal, conservative or more center minded??
I'm pretty sure it's more liberal.
Hooray lets spend 3 extra years in school making no money and getting screwed from student loans. And then when we get out we work 70 plus hours.
That's IF one is lucky enough to get a job at a big corporate law firms. The majority will be at lower paying jobs, doing document review, or unemployed.
I'm a highschool student and I plan to become a lawyer. What should be my first step. I plan to go to community college first but what should I do in order to get to the path of becoming a lawyer.
Keep a really good gpa in college.
Get a bachelors degree with a good GPA (3.6 or higher). During your senior year of your undergrad, study for and take the LSAT. Visit and tour law schools. Get at least 3 letter of recommendations. Apply through LSAC.org. Wait for decisions. Get accepted. Make deposit on the school you choose. Attend!
The next step is getting a bachelor degree with a high gpa like 3.5 and above. Then, study for the LSAT exam and score high on the exam. I would say try different job experiences or obtaining a higher education before going to law school, because both of these students previously worked in a different field. I would not jump right ahead to law school, because you first have to find yourself.
same, I'm a biology major who's interested in law and tbh logic games and basic scientific method are very similar and I'm surprised this career path isn't more popular
I just have to say that at my law school, most of the students did not look anywhere near as pretty as you two! Superficial comment, I know. Great tips given!
Omg! Ths video is sooooooooooo helpful! Great idea! Loved it!
These women must have had high lsat scores to get into Stanford and Duke.
So many really helpful advice!!! Thanks for making this video!!!
2 amazing counselors
You said in other videos that it is important to take our own notes- are there some tips for you to take good notes? Do you just write down everything? Also, are there some things you wish you had known (specifically a month lol ) before you started your first year? What is your daily routine like?
Hey Gabbie, I have videos on both of those topics :) check them out on my channel! For note-taking, I actually take most of my notes before class while reading the cases. Then during class I will add relevant notes from the professors or good points from other students
How can you guys advise someone who already finished the university in law oversees but he wants to continue in USA for another levels? Thank you for your help
You would probably do an LLM program but most of them are not worth the money. The LLM program in tax at Georgetown law school or NYU are your best bets. Good luck!
@@aalegalfocus thank you
how many resources do you've in criminal procedure? Here in Mèxico we've 3 instances: natural judgement, appeal and amparo... (after all this exist indult, however, in a very very exceptional way).
Any advice for a person planning to attend law school part time?
I wish I did, but no, sorry :/ we don’t have a part-time program as far as I’m aware, so I don’t know what it’s like. Best of luck though!
I work ft and go to an evening pt program...it will be tough but what has helped me is to take it at my own pace and not feel pressured to take 11 credit hours when I can only realistically handle 2 courses. There is ALOT of reading and now legal writing courses...I do not regret my decision of attending but also you have to be aware of how much pressure you can handle juggling everything
Lotus 444 what part time program are you in?
Looking to do part time myself.
u look like kim wexler
I am from San Diego, CA and I would like to get in touch with either of them to ask them some questions before applying for law school. I am currently working towards my GED but I am interested in being an attorney. It is important to me to ask these questions please contact me the soonest possible.
Love❤their energy!
Stanford and Duke are T14 schools. Stanford is super hard to get into. I think the acceptance rate is in the teens.
I need your help. I really want to apply for law school. I don't know where to start. It seems so complicated
This was super informational.
Great advice!
Great video but can’t hear name of the recommended class after 18 minute mark. Thanks.
Thanks for this video!
What law did u study?
Law school is hardly any reading.
WAIT, you don't get grades at Stanford?
whats an outline?
In this context, an outline is an organized summary of all the stuff you’ve learned in that class, broken down into different sections.
This was really helpful. Thank you so much for posting.
I m not american so i don t know the details and i have a question , is getting to law school post graduating highschool or do you need to go through some other studying type of way before?
You need to graduate high school and get a four year college degree!
A degree in what ? Is it law too or anything?
Doesn’t have to be law! People major in anything from English to biology to economics.
Then why go through the trouble of majoring in something else then applying for lawschool? 🤷♀️
There are many reasons. To expand your mental horizons and learn different ways of problem-solving, for one. Some lawyers, like patent specialists, also benefit from having a scientific or technical background. Finally, there are people who simply want to pursue other intellectual interests or are interested in trying out different careers and would like to have a few different skill sets and substantive expertise areas under their belt.
thank u so much!
hundred thousand true, thanks for sharing the video
What r you going to do after 5 year law sis 🙏
Anna is beautiful!
wonderful video! you two are so cute hahaha
Love this video! It was so informative. Please do more interviews!
whats her ig?