Melanie Said:

How and where can I find a Law Work Experience placement in London?

We Answered:

Try law Depts of London Councils.

Pedro Said:

work experience how can i get work experience in law ?

We Answered:

Enroll directly in law school.
get employment in Department of Justice
seek work in any government agency and be detailed in law section
apply encoding job in law office

Virginia Said:

How does a British student go about getting work experience in a New York law firm?

We Answered:

You don't...........we hire local first...........

Lance Said:

What type of undergraduate work experience helps boost your resume for law school?

We Answered:

Law school admissions are primarily based upon GPA and LSAT score so getting a job for the sake of boosting your resume is not only a waste of time but can also potentially sabotage your GPA or LSAT score (less time to study).

Even people who were undergraduate student association presidents or held internships at law firms and city council offices had admissions results that were based purely on LSAT and GPA.

Diane Said:

i want to do work experience in the Law profession in birmingham?

We Answered:

We simply already have way too many Legal Professionals. And, every year, more and more people graduate from law school, but there are fewer and fewer jobs. Even the largest and most reputable law firms are experiencing unprecedented cutbacks. Be aware of what you are proposing on getting yourself into. Reminder: We are STILL in a World-wide Recession. Obviously, economic conditions affect the number of jobs available. Consider career paths that have available JOBS.<< Even in a Recovery, there are some jobs that just won't return - the field of Law won't make a comeback. Too many things have changed in this vocational field. Unless you live in the State of Texas (which is the ONLY state in the USA that isn't going through a severe recession, because of OIL), you are going to be fighting the effects of a Recession.

Warning> Jobs in the field of Law are drying up fast!! This no longer is a good field to invest time and/or money into. This is a SHRINKING, crumbling, and dying vocational field. Many, many reasons.

The field of Law has a mystique that actually exceeds reality. The field of Law is a vastly overrated career - especially by television.<< There are many myths regarding the field of Law. Law is a more demanding profession than most people realize. It is not like what you see on TV.

Cost of law school to be lawyer, approx $150,000+. Be prepared to take on a LOT of debt, if becoming an attorney is your "true", ultimate goal!!!<<<

Regarding being a Paralegal: Employers (usually law firms) in the field of Law TODAY want employees with >>>BACHELORS<<< degrees from traditional (bricks and mortar) colleges/universities. Those "certificates" you see advertised aren't worth the paper they are printed on - they are generally SCAMS. (>>I found this out the hard way.) Also, the law school's program needs to be accredited by the American Bar Association - if it isn't, you are just wasting your time/money.

Even if you do finish law school, you won't be able to find a job when you are done. Since this vocational field is shrinking (at an alarming rate), many new attorneys/lawyers are, themselves, having to work "down" as Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, etc, etc, to simply try to keep some of their bills paid <<this would be your competition. And the competition is fierce in TODAY's job market!!

Now... the law schools know this, but they won't tell you the truth >that the job market/economy is just SATURATED with way too many Legal Professionals. Instead the schools will feed you a fairytale and will LIE to you. The root of the problem is we already have too many law schools. We are STILL in a Recession, and the schools are fighting for their own survival - they will tell students anything to get to the students' money. (Which is why they won't tell you the truth about the job market for the field of Law.) And these schools continue to recruit and churn out even more graduates.............Remember>>> law schools are BUSINESSES - their TOP concern is making money for themselves.

>>>>>THE #1 MOST IMPORTANT THING (and I can't stress this enough>>>): You ESPECIALLY have to beware of the BOGUS, INFLATED law school salary/job stats given out by >law schools< (AND by the U.S. Bureau of Labor)!!***<<<<<

If you don't believe me, then:
**Check out these websites:
http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Lawyer-i…
http://informeddecisionmaking.blogspot.c…
http://calicocat.com/2004/08/law-school-…
http://lawschoolscam.blogspot.com
http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/s…
http://thirdtierreality.blogspot.com/
http://beingaparalegalsucks.blogspot.com…
(A link to a website does not constitute endorsement.)
**do a SEARCH here on Yahoo Answers to see what other posters are saying about the current status of the field of Law.
**Talk to recent graduates. Ask them what success they are having finding employment opportunities.<<<<<<<<<<<<

If you want a JOB when you are done with your studies, consider and look into the fields of: >>>Healthcare<<<, Information Technology, Law ENFORCEMENT, environmentalism, emergency planning, accounting, education, entertainment, utilities, home-car-commercial-industrial repairs, vice industries, clergy, and/or debt collection. I spoke to a career counselor from Jobs and Family Services, and HE told me that these areas are where the jobs are, and future job opportunities/availability....and scholarships.

Good luck.


(This is based on my current knowledge, information, belief, and life experiences. This was intended as personal opinion, and not intended to be used as legal advice. Please be careful and do your research.<<< You DID ask the question here on Y/A. I am just trying to help you.)

Roger Said:

What exaclty do you do if you do work experience in a law firm?

We Answered:

Hello Grace

Firstly, I have to point out that "lawyer" is a generic term that covers all professionals working in that sector. Barristers are simply a particular type of lawyer.

If you do get work experience in a law firm (or a barristers chambers, or the legal department of a commercial firm or local authority), the experience that you will get can vary enormously. In some instances, it can be just the dross of filing and running about after people. But some places really go out of their way to make it a valuable and interesting experience. Here's the snag - you may not find out which is which until you are there.

I've posted a link below, which is to a site that is specifically tailored to persons aged 14-18 who might like a career in the law. It's well worth a look.

I hope that your work experience goes well and, if you do choose a career in the law (as I did) that it is worthwhile and rewarding for you.

Sidney Said:

Where is the best place to gain work experience for law school with my low GPA?

We Answered:

Getting a job as a paralegal or even just a gofer at a law firm might help. It might also be worth going back to school part time while working and pursuing a second BA or a MA in some subject related to law (assuming you can get into a graduate program, but do not despair because in most metropolitan areas there are universities with low admissions requirements for their graduate schools), getting good grades for courses taken in pursuit of the degree.

Remember that admissions standards for law schools vary greatly, and admission to Harvard, NYU or Boalt is much harder than to Seattle University (http://www.law.seattleu.edu ), George Mason University (http://law.gmu.edu ), Appalachian School of law (http://www.asl.edu ) or similar institutions. Your grades may not be adequate for the most prestigious law schools but good enough for others. If you graduate from one of the latter you will probably not clerk for a Supreme Court Justice or work in a white shoe firm in New York, but most lawyers don't either, no matter where they get their degrees.

Take the LSAT soon, because your score on that may be adequate with your existing degree for admission somewhere.