How many different law degrees are there?

Different types of law degrees?

• I was thinking about going to law school, in about 3 years (so no rush), but I wanted to know about the different types of law degrees you can get. I know I don't wan to be a divorce lawyer and I don't want to be on one of those commercials with a 1-800 number. I was thinking about working with juveniles maybe? Is there a certain law school that would be better for that than others? also, what should I get my undergraduate in??THANKS

• Answer:

  I am currently in law school. In law school you graduate usually in three years and get a J.D., a juris doctor. Then you have to pass the BAR Exam of your state of preference. There is no specialization in juvenile law, but depending upon what you like, it sounds like you may be interested in the broader field of either family law or criminal law. While at my law school there is no such specialization in either (there is health law, taxation, business transactions, environmental law here) there may be specializations in criminal law or family law or health law at other schools. it is best to check out individual schools websites, ask on forums like lawschooldiscussion.org and even search usnews.com specialties for law schools. while in undergrad there is no major which is required of any law school student, anything goes. take something challenging, something which interests you, and something which you can use if the whole law thing does not work out. i would highly suggest a degree in political science, writing, english, literature, etc. because these are skills that lawyers use. We write and read a lot, the students at least. Whatever you do, make sure your GPA is high (that is actually more important than the difficulty of your major), that you have lots of extracurriculars (work experience, does not have to be law-related, work in the law school of your school if you if it has one, HUGE plus), and start studying for your LSATs probably by the beginning of your junior year. either way, if you are interested in law school now, that means you are pretty ambitious and you will do well. you have three years, relax for now and do well in class, grades are 1/2 of everything law schools look at. good luck and if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.