So You Want to be a Lawyer : The Ultimate Guide to Getting into and Succeeding in Law School - Timothy B. Francis

So You Want to be a Lawyer

The Ultimate Guide to Getting into and Succeeding in Law School

By: Timothy B. Francis, Lisa Jones Johnson, Walter C. Jones

Paperback | 12 September 2017

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So You Want to Be a Lawyer takes you through the process of becoming a lawyer, examining each phase in a helpful and easy-to-understand narrative. Find out what practicing law is like before you step into your first law school class! Practice solving legal problems as law students would in law school, and lawyers might in an actual courtroom. 

 You will not only find out how to get into law school, but will also gain:
 ·         Educated advice on how to select a law school, along with names and addresses of American Bar Association (ABA) approved law schools
 ·         A better understanding of the law school admissions process, and ways to improve your chances for admission
 ·         Practical exercises and advice that will give you a head start over other first-year law students
 ·         Information about career opportunities as a lawyer   

So You Want to Be a Lawyer takes a traditionally dry subject and breaks it down in a skilled and entertaining way. After you have read this book, you will have a good idea of the types of problems facing lawyers and law students on a daily basis. Not only will it prepare you for law school, it will become your trusted guide on the path to becoming a successful lawyer.

Industry Reviews
"The handbook for every prospective law student."
-Pascal Calogero, Jr., retired Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court

"If you're thinking about law school, do yourself a favor, read this book first."
-Everett Bellamy, Senior Assistant Dean for the JD Program and Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center

"Brilliant and innovative, the authors capture the essence of the legal experience in one fell swoop."
-Marc H. Morial, Esq., President and CEO of the National Urban League
"The handbook for every prospective law student."
-Pascal Calogero, Jr., retired Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court

"If you're thinking about law school, do yourself a favor, read this book first."
-Everett Bellamy, Senior Assistant Dean for the JD Program and Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center

"Brilliant and innovative, the authors capture the essence of the legal experience in one fell swoop."
-Marc H. Morial, Esq., President and CEO of the National Urban League

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