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Do you have to be smart for law school?
You need good grades in high school so you can get into a good college or university. Then once you are there, you need a good GPA and good credentials so you can be competitive when you apply for the limited spots reputable law schools have open. So the answer is yes, you do need to be smart to be a lawyer.
Do you need to have a good memory to be a lawyer?
Most of the everyday practice of law does not require much if any memorization. However, you are asking whether someone who isn’t good at memorization can become a lawyer. To become an attorney in most states, you need to pass the bar exam. Unlike most law school exams, the bar is closed book.
Can you be a lawyer with bad memory?
You definitely need a good memory for law school. This meant that I needed to be able to memorize the applicable rules and laws as well as how to apply them. In addition, you will need to be able to cram a substantial amount of information in your head to pass the bar exam.
How do most successful students approach Law School?
The most successful students approach law school with an “I am going to take advantage of any and all help available” attitude. While those who struggle most think they already know everything and that they don’t need any help. This article had some hard truths about law student life, but my point isn’t to discourage you from going to law school.
Do you have to learn the law to become a lawyer?
Not only do you have to learn the law, but you also have to learn an entirely new system of learning and applying information. Second, law school skills are cumulative. This means if you have gaps in your first year foundational skills, you will have trouble getting ahead in your remaining years and on the bar exam.
What do law schools look for in an LSAT?
Law schools want students who know how to put a lot of effort in on something. The perfect LSAT, as far as schools are concerned, is one that tests both natural smarts (the kind law schools want, anyways) and determination/motivation.
Is it true that Smart People can’t pass the LSAT?
Certainly not. Smart people can and do bomb this test all the time. Often, they prove that it was a fluke by retaking and dominating the test. Some truly brilliant people, however, and by that I mean LSAT brilliant people, just can’t get it together to score high on the actual test. I had a friend who 180’ed tons of practice tests.