Being a lawyer for the poor?

[adawgj]

Oh and I just noticed you are in CA! CA has an even worst situation because California has the particular problem of having all these unnacredited law schools and all these online schools. Due to that the market for lawyers in CA is even worst. Oh and I am here giving a very important advice that you need: DO NOT…never EVER in your life…go to a non-ABA approved law school. NEVER!!!

I repeat unless you get accepted to Stanford or another university high ranked and get scholarships, it is not a good idea. The bar in CA is incredibly difficult and actually for next year they are modyfying the bar and making it even worst and their fees are high. You need to consider reality very carefully before jumping into this.

Definitely need to be careful for sure. CA is probably the most beautiful state in the USA, but it is terrible with job hunting.

Fortunately I have years before I can apply to law school, (I’m thinking UCLA or USD).

 

[adawgj]

How will you earn a living?

By not doing useless spending. When I was in high school a lot of kids spent so much money on food in four years. I never spent money on food unless I had a coupon.

If I’m ever on one of those super saving shows, then you’ll know that I can save haha.

 

[WKW_69]

I’m thinking about becoming a lawyer after college. However I don’t want to do it for money. I mostly want to help those who cannot afford lawyers be represented.

Basically I would take cases practically for free.

Now is this possible?

How are you going to pay for Law School? As a lawyer you can take pro bono cases for Legal Aid in many areas across the USA. You could also perform law clinics with local law schools and state bars.

 

[marymary1975]

I’m thinking UCLA or USS .

If you can get into UCLA that is great. They are a very good school with a wonderful ranking so from the two try UCLA as your primary. USD is good too and they are still within the top 100 but you will certainly be much better at UCLA. I would recommend yo to nownfocus on the LSAT. LSAT scores are critical. If you do get high scores you will get offers for scholarships. Accept those scholarships without doubts. Also high scores will allow you to get into any good school. The less student loan you have to get the better, specially if you are planning to just keep a decent living.

Also as to other states remember that in law in order to be able to practice in another state you need to most likely take the bar again in that other state. There are some states that I think after five years of practicing in another state you can be sworn in. Othersmay ask to ttake only the local part of The bar, etc. Regulations differ from state to state so you would have to look at the local requirements but bear in mind is not as easy as other professions as oh I am going to look for a job in another state. You need to look at regulations and see if you have to retake the bar, etc.