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Thinking About Law School

Here are simple ways to explore the field and figure out whether a legal career is the right fit:

Learn what law school is really like

Read “What to Expect in Law School“.
Research schools using LSAC’s Official Guide to ABA-Approved JD Programs.
Talk with schools at UF’s Graduate & Professional Schools Day or at LSAC Law School Forums (Atlanta+ Miami).
Visit campuses you’re interested in-many allow class sit-ins (including UF Levin).
Chat with current law students.
Apply to summer law programs like FSU’s Summer for Undergraduates.

Explore legal careers

Check out LSAC’s overview of different fields of law.
Listen to LSAC’s “I Am the Law” podcast.
Shadow attorneys in multiple practice areas.
Pursue law-related internships.
Connect with attorney alumni via CLAS Beyond120 MentorConnect (CLAS students only).
Use resources from:
- National Association for Law Placement (careers+ salary data)
- American Bar Association
- Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook

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