How do I know that law is the correct career choice for me?

There are several things that you can do

• Spend a day talking to and observing the work of an attorney. A list of John Carroll University alumni lawyers is available from Dr. Swenson. These are people who have volunteered to be helpful to JCU students in making their career decision.
• Join Phi Alpha Delta, a group of pre-law students.
• Enroll in an undergraduate course that is law-related. Although these courses will give you very little advantage in law school, they will give you some insight into whether you enjoy studying law. Law-related courses are offered in departments such as Political Science, Sociology, Management and Marketing, and Psychology.
• Visit law schools. Most law schools will give you an opportunity to sit in on a class and to talk to current students.
• Consider a law-related internship or cooperative education job during the school year or in the summer. For further information contact the Student Career Development Center in the house next to the tennis courts on campus.
• Read about the law. A list of recommended books is available on the hand-out table outside Dr. Swenson's office (Dolan E 375).

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