Law School Admission
What is the name of the test you need to take to apply to law school?
The LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
What courses should high school and university students take if they want to go to law school?
There are no prerequisites or recommended courses for law school. You can keep your options open - any university degree is good preparation for law school. There are people at law school who have degrees in engineering, biochemistry, English literature, political science, economics, music etc. If you aren't sure what you want to do, don't let anyone tell you that one subject is better than another for getting into law school.
What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?
Criminal law deals with crimes against society and can result in jail or fines. Civil law resolves disputes between people or organizations, usually involving money or rights.
COURTS! What is the highest level of court in the United States and where is it?
Supreme Court in Washington D.C.
Do you have to have a college degree to apply to law school?
Generally, yes.
What is the degree you receive when you graduate from law school?
A JD degree (juris doctor)
What marks do I need in high school if I want to apply to law school?
Your high school marks will not be considered in your application to law school, only your university marks. You should concentrate on getting into the undergraduate university program of your choice.
In order to be convicted of a criminal offence at trial, the prosecutor (lawyer for the government) has to prove that the accused did the actus reus and also that they had this
Mens rea or the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing
CRIMINAL LAW! If you have a criminal record, how can that affect your life, give two examples?
It could mean you’re not able to get certain jobs – especially working with young people or Elders, can’t do some programs in school, possible loss of voting rights.
Name one person who can write you a letter of recommendation for law school
A college professor, an employer, a supervisor, a research mentor
What are three classes that you have to take during your first year of law school?
Civil Procedure; Contracts; Torts; Real Property; Criminal law, Constitutional Law; and Legal Writing and Research.
How many sections are on the LSAT and what do they cover?
Three: one reading comprehension, one analytical reasoning, and one logical reasoning.
What is the standard of proof required to convict someone of a crime?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
What type of lawyer helps inventors protect their inventions?
Patent lawyer (or intellectual property lawyer)
How many law schools are considered Top Tier?
14
What is the name for a first-year law student?
1L
Name three extracurricular activities that would help prepare you for a career in law.
Debate, Mock Trial, Model UN, Student Government, volunteering, journalism, public speaking
If the police arrest or detain you the police must read to you your _____ rights?
Miranda
EMPLOYMENT LAW! What is Workers compensation and who can get it?
Workers compensation is an insurance program that provides income for workers who are injured on the job or develop a disability or disease as a result of their job.
What is a combined program?
a combined program is when students study for two degrees at the same time. Ex. Some students do a combined JD/MBA (Masters of Business Administration) degree. Their degree takes longer, but typically not as long as it would if they did them separately.
Besides becoming a lawyer, name three careers someone with a law degree could pursue.
Judge, politician, professor, business executive, consultant, mediator, compliance officer, prosecutor, public defender, policy analyst
Who decides whether a defendant is guilty in a trial?
The jury
A musician writes a new song. What type of legal protection prevents others from copying it without permission?
Copyright