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months I use this newsletter to answer a "question of the month."
If you have a suggestion for a question please email at: jr@lawschoolbound.com.
Please remember that my answers to these questions are my opinions. You
should pay attention to my reasoning. If the question pertains to your
situation, please discuss the question with your academic and/or career
advisor.
Last month the question I dealt with was "How should I select law schools?"
In this context I discussed the joint LL.B./J.D. programs at the University
Of Windsor, University Of Ottawa and the new Osoode Hall of York University
LL.B./J.D. program. The article that I wrote on those programs (along with some
others that you may want to see) may be found at:
http://osgoode.yorku.ca/media2.nsf/0/e108170e7921e81285256f95005c0dd1?OpenDocument
This month I want to continue the theme of selecting law schools with two
questions. They are:
1. How can I learn more about what the law school experience is about?
2. What about joint programs that are "concurrent programs" giving
you a more specialized kind of degree?
First, how can you learn more about the law school experience?
I suggest that you visit as many law schools as you can. You should try to
sit in on at least one school class. Talk to as many law students as you can
(but remember that most law students are always upset about something). Take
advantage of any "open houses" or specific initiatives offered by
various schools. This month's newsletter features a description (written by
Virginia Corner the communications director at Osgoode) of a pre-law mooting
program offered at Osgoode Hall. This is a wonderful example of the kind of
program that will help you learn about the law school experience and decide
whether law is for you.
Second, as I suggested last month, there are advantages to getting two
degrees out of the law school experience. This month features two articles.
The first is about a specific program at Western (thanks to the Western
Pre-Law Society for this one). The second features an interesting article
(thanks to The Lawyer's Weekly) exploring the benefits of concurrent degrees.
Obviously I am a great fan of all of these initiatives. Enjoy.
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