Law School Questions
What standardized test is required for law school admission?
LSAT
What test is required to apply to med school?
MCAT
True or False: Moving back home after undergrad means you didn’t make it?
False — finances and convenience are key
What soft skill are not taught in classes but all engineers need?
Collaboration; team work; project management
This type of account helps you save for retirement and often comes with employer matching.
a 401(k)
True or False: You must major in pre-law or political science to go to law
False
How many years does it typically take to complete med school (not including residency)?
4 years
True or False: Friendships can change after graduation?
True — distance, timing and adulting can change friendship dynamics. However, effort can keep those friendships
What is the difference between a thesis and non-thesis master’s program?
Thesis = research + paper; Non-thesis = coursework only
Recent grads often turn to this professional networking platform to find jobs and connect with mentors.
What is a “cold call”/ Socratic Method?
Professors ask questions instead of lecturing to stimulate critical thinking
True or False: All doctors must complete a residency after med school.
True
True or False: You have to have your career or job lined up right after graduating undergrad?
False — Some people do not have a job for up to 6 months and don’t know what they are doing for a while until they and convenience are key
True or False: You must go to grad school immediately after undergrad.
False
This day marks when medical students officially learn where they’ll complete their residency training.
Match Day
Law students pick the type of law they want to do before law school?
NO; law school is general studies and people pick later on their interests.
True or False: Med students average less than 8 hours of sleep per night
Answer Varies
What is post grad depression?
Post-graduation depression refers to depressive symptoms a person may experience after finishing college or university. This transition period can be difficult and may present numerous challenges that can negatively impact mental health
True or false: Code switching is very common in classroom settings?
Depends on the school and program.
This Latin phrase, meaning “let the decision stand,” refers to the legal principle of respecting precedent.
stare decisis
What’s a common “hidden cost” of law school no one warned you about?
Book fees; application costs; registration costs; testing fees; etc.
True or False: Med students always get matched with their first choice for residency
False; The match program allows for students and employers to equally pick each other.
What is the best way to find a job if you don’t have one when you graduate?
LinkedIn and utiltizing the school career office. Also reaching out to your network as much as possible.
What’s are common grad school entrance exams?
GRE; GMAT; LSAT; MCAT
This document outlines your academic background, publications, and research experience — it’s like a résumé, but for scholars.
a curriculum vitae (CV)