Why a Law Degree Can Help Your Political Career

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

The requirements to hold public office do not include having a law degree. However, being a lawyer or having a law degree lends a certain edge to those who venture into politics. The knowledge gained in law school often translates to deep and informed understanding of the law. In this sense, a lawyer-politician can be [...]

Things You Can Do with a Law Degree if You Don’t Want to Practice Law

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

There are people who decide not to practice law even if they have already done a lot of law-related tasks. Some people have gone through the whole law school experiene - writing a good sample law school personal statement, getting into law school, and finishing a law degree - only to find themselves wanting to [...]