HTY 301:Career Explorations: Module 2: Law School

Investigate several law schools and graduate schools in state and out of state.

Reminder: you will select two programs, one in the state of Florida and one out of the state of Florida. You will explain your choices, entry requirement (GRE? LSAT? Scores needed to get in, etc.) Keep the following in mind: The standard rule is you should go to the best law school or grad program you can get into. If thinking about law school, include information related to these questions:

1. Name and location of the two choices
2. Explain why selected
3. Does each of the the law schools' curriculum include the specialized fields of law that you are interested in? 
4. Are there good opportunities for clinics and clerkships?
5. What career placement opportunities are available? Does the school list percentage of graduates who are employed within the first 6 months of graduation?
6. What is the application deadline?
7. How competitive is the program?
8. Are there any financial aid or scholarship offerings listed?
9. What are your thoughts after reviewing and selecting the programs you are interested in?
10. Would being accepted into a specific law school provide you with a competitive advantage after graduation? If so, what kind of advantage?

For Grad School

1. Grad program(s) you are interested in
2.  Name and location of the 2 selected. How selective are they?
3. Explain why selected
4. Reason for those selections
5. Are there good opportunities for internships, hands-on experience, grad assistantships, summer employment experiences, etc?
6. What career placement opportunities are available? Does the school list percentage of graduates who are employed within the first 6 months of graduation?
7. What is the application deadline? 
8. How competitive is the program?
9. Are there any financial aid or scholarship offerings listed?
10. What are your thoughts after reviewing and selecting the programs you are interested in?
11. Would being accepted into a specific program/school provide you with a competitive advantage after graduation? If so, what kind of advantage?

As a reminder

Core selection criteria commonly considered by law school officials include:

• Grades
• Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) scores
• Writing skills
• Personal statement or essay

Additional criteria often used include:

• Undergraduate institution
• Improvement in grades and grade distribution
• College curricular and extracurricular activities
• Letters of recommendation
• Work experience
• Community activities
• Motivation to study law
• State of residency
• Past accomplishments and leadership

Core selection criteria commonly considered by graduate school officials include:

• Grades
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores
• Writing skills
• Personal statement or essay

Additional criteria often used include:

• Undergraduate institution
• College curricular and extracurricular activities
• Letters of recommendation
• Work and volunteer experience
• Community involvement
• State or Country of residency