They report to us that they find their legal education has helped them in their careers in business, journalism, teaching, or in a wide variety of other fields. You do not have to be a backslapping extrovert to be a good lawyer. Many of the most able, successful attorneys are quiet, soft-spoken persons. In law school, and in the profession, your success will depend on your ability to reason, your skill in communication, your judgment, and your willingness to work hard on behalf of your clients. The legal profession is an increasingly open field for members of racial minorities, and competition for qualified minority law graduates is very intense.
Older persons seeking a second career are also increasingly common in law school.
To enter law school you will need to start the admissions process at least a year before you want to enroll. If you intend to enter law school immediately after undergraduate school, you should start the process near the end of your junior year. If you have additional questions about law school or the legal profession, please do not hesitate to contact the University of Nebraska College of Law Admissions Office. We will be happy to talk with you. You can also tour the College, visit a class, and talk to law students about law school.