Law School Admission
Law School
So you want to become a lawyer...
Criminal Law and The Supreme Court
Other Areas of Law/Legal Field
100
What is the name of the most popular test you need to take to apply to most American law schools?
The LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
100
Typically, how many years is law school?
3 years.
100
What courses should high school and university students take if they want to go to law school?
TRICK QUESTION
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. 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.
100
Among Supreme Court Justices, what is the most senior justice called?
Chief Justice. (Though this Justice is appointed and therefore not necessarily always the oldest, the Chief Justice is hailed as the most senior.)
100
COURTS! Name a type of court. (Aside from The U.S Supreme Court)
District, Appeals, State Supreme, Superior, Appellate Administrative Office of the Courts.
200
Do I have to have a university degree to apply to law school?
Yes.
200
What is the T14?
Top 14 law schools (typically according to U.S News - encompassing Stanford, U Chicago, Yale, Harvard, Columbia, Duke, etc.)
Acceptance to these schools will have a direct benefit to your career trajectory. Though not a end-all be-all!
200
True or False: Do you need relatively perfect grades to apply successfully, to T14 law schools?
FALSE
Absolutely not! Nothing is guaranteed -- not even for the 4.0 GPA 180 LSAT applicant.
Viewing a school's "ABA Required Disclosure" will better guide you into figuring out where you stand, statistically, on getting accepted. Know that admissions to these programs are holistic.
200
In order to be convicted of a criminal offense at trial, the prosecuting attorney (lawyer for the government) has to prove that the accused did the actus reus and also that they had _____:
Mens rea; or the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing
200
CRIMINAL LAW! If you have a criminal record, how can that affect your life?
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, limitations on travel, limitations renting an apartment, restrictions on firearm ownership, and much more!
300
True or False: Most law students spend 1-2 years out of undergrad before applying to law school?
True. In law school, your peers will largely be experienced professionals! Follow which path best fits your goals!
300
OPEN DISCUSSION! What are the top 5 most common types of law? 30 pts per correct answer
Bonus 100 pts if you can name the kind of law that Alexander Hamilton practiced
Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property, Family Law
Alexander Hamilton practiced Civil Law!
300
What is a Law Firm Partner?
A senior lawyer who buys into a law firm and becomes a partial owner, sharing in the firm's profits and ownership -- these lawyers then make $millions/yearly.
300
Name one of the current Supreme Court Justice (First and last name):
Ketanji Brown Jackson
Amy Coney Barrett
Brett M. Kavanaugh
Neil Gorsuch
Elena Kagan
Sonia Sotomayor
Samuel A. Alito, Jr.
John G. Roberts, Jr
Clarence Thomas
300
Approximately what percent of U.S lawyers are women?
Bonus Question for 100pts: About how much money are male law firm partners recorded to make more than equally qualified female counterparts? (Hint: it's in the hundred thousands)
Roughly 39% of all U.S lawyers are women.
Male law firm partners are also recorded as making an avg. of $400,000 more than their female counterparts.
400
How many law schools are in NC?
There are 6 (Accredited) Law Schools in North Carolina
Duke, UNC, Wake Forest, NCCU, Campbell, and Elon
400
How much does law school cost?
OUCH. Recently, the sticker price for law schools are reaching $40k-$49k a year (for roughly _ years).
400
Which law takes priority: Federal Statute or U.S Constitution?
U.S Constitution, always!
400
What are the main three rights protected under the Miranda Rights?
1) The right to remain silent
2) The right to consult with an attorney and have the attorney present during questioning, and
3) The right to have an attorney appointed if indigent.
400
True or False: Once you practice one set of law for 15 years, you are no longer eligible to practice any other type
FALSE!
You can practice in any area that you please. The key, however, is being knowledgeable of a given area of law and experienced enough to transition back and forth as you wish.
500
What four things do you need to include in your law school application?
Your LSAT/GRE, Resume, Personal Statements, Official Transcripts
500
What is a joint program?
A joint program is when students study for two degrees at the same time.
Ex. Some u of t law 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.
500
What is a LLM degree?
A Master of Laws (LLM) is a post-graduate law degree that provides advanced training in specialized areas of law. Law schools will typically offer tracks for either.
500
What is the term that legally requires parties to share routine evidentiary information that would otherwise be available?
Disclosure
500
How many Black Supreme Court Justices have there been?
3. Ketanji Brown Jackson, Clarence Thomas, and Thurgood Marshall.