Why Law?

So, you are Canadian or you would like to study in Canada and you have been considering law as a career, eh? There are around 85,000 lawyers altogether in Canada, with about 65,000 of them practicing law. That's about 0.027% of the total Canadian adult population. If you have heard rumours that getting into law school is difficult, and that law school is hard, your sources are correct. The standards are very high, both for GPA and for the LSAT score (standardized test for law school applicants). However, the odds are not insurmountable. If law is something that you have become passionate about, or if you think you would make a great lawyer, reading through this website, and through the book, So, You Want to be a Lawyer, Eh? will help you to make your decision, and help you to succeed in gaining acceptance to law school, excelling at law school, and landing a great job in the legal field.

There are 22 law schools in Canada. Some are considered more prestigious or desirable than others. Those schools in Quebec, with the exception of McGill will only allow you to practice law in Quebec. Each law school accepts between 50 and 200 law students each year. If you would like to know more about the process of getting into law school, read the book.

How do you know if law is the career choice for you? Well, that is not an easy question to answer. I answer it more clearly and in detail in the book that I have written on the subject. But to start, you should do a personal inventory and see if you remotely fit into the following descriptions:

1. You have a reasonably high GPA in your undergraduate studies.
2. You like to write and do it well.
3. You have great analytical skills.
4. You are a great problem solver.
5. You are a stickler for details.
6. You like taking on big projects.
7. You are honest and trustworthy.
8. You find yourself seeking out law related movies and books.
8. You set very high standards for yourself.
9. You have enjoyed a law-related course in the past.
10. You get upset when justice is not served.
11. You have compassion for others.

There are many other things to consider before you decide to embark upon a career in law. Come back to this site frequently to find more information, articles, surveys and more, which may help you to decide whether law is the right career choice for you. Further, you should purchase my book for a great read. It will give you a very good feel about what law school in Canada is all about.