Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in law so as to become a lawyer may seem like an arduous task but once you have earned it, opportunities and benefits are countless, not to mention the prestige usually associated with this degree. Before you choose this career path however, it’s important to prepare yourself and have the determination to finish your undergraduate studies, your post-undergraduate studies, and pass the bar exam. Since a LLB Law Degree can be granted to you once you finish law school, this is the course to take if you dream of defending people’s rights as a career. (1)
A bachelor degree in law can open up a lot of opportunities. Aside from preparing you to become a full-pledged lawyer, a law degree can equip you with the right skills in order to work for the government and large corporations as well. As for the salary rate of lawyers, you can expect a considerable amount since there are numerous firms that offer competitive packages. But of course, a competitive compensation package has a price — longer working hours. If you plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in law to become a lawyer someday, expect long working hours especially if you are working on a big case. In the US, salary rates may vary from state to state. The most competitive packages, however, come from large New York law firms. (2)
When looking for a law school, you can search the Internet or ask among friends and relatives regarding their previous experiences in a law school. Brochures and leaflets regarding the different degrees and specializations a law school may offer contain updated information, aside from the school’s official website. As for tuition rates, it’s best to visit a law school’s official website or visit the actual school for an inquiry. Whatever law school you choose, make sure that the school’s program and curriculum are suitable to your needs, especially if you are trying to raise a family or you plan to keep on working at the same time. Currently, there are online schools in the US that offer such a degree but you should know that the ABA or American Bar Association does not recognize online law schools as a general rule. (3)
(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LL.B.
(2) http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/01/business/01legal.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
(3) http://distancelearn.about.com/od/onlinecourses/a/onlinelawschool.htm