You don't have to apply to law school in college. In fact, taking a few years to work will actually make you a more attractive candidate to Harvard Law. Having work experience makes you more employable, as well as teaching you responsibility and valuable time management skills that make you a better student. And if you take the right job, it can also give you exposure to the field of law. Any job in an intellectual field teaching, working in government, clerking will boost your resume, but here are some of the best jobs to consider: Paralegal or legal assistant These jobs will not necessarily give you an advantage over other jobs indeed, Harvard Law likes people with eclectic backgrounds but they certainly won't hurt you, and more importantly, they can help you to decide if law is right for you. A non-law job related to the law field you are interested in. If you are interested in corporate law, you might work in business. If you are interested in patent or intellectual property law, you might work in tech. In general, you will get the most out of your non-law job if it relates to the field you want to practice in. Particularly if you didn't participate in a lot of extracurriculars in college, your post-graduate life can be a great time to improve this portion of your resume. Prestigious national organizations will carry the most weight, but anything that shows commitment, leadership, and tangible results will help. You should even consider signing up for full-time service opportunities like Teach for America, the Peace Corps, or Americorps. Especially if you have been out of school for a while, acing courses at a local college can show that you have matured as a student. The better the college you take the classes at, the more weight these results will carry. These courses can be particularly useful for people who have been out of school for 3+ years, as they can yield academic recommendations. A graduate degree costs money (unless you get a scholarship or a funded PhD), but if it can get you into Harvard Law, then it will probably be worth it in the long run. Especially if you attend a top school, there are several benefits: A graduate degree gives you a chance to soften the blow of a bad undergrad GPA. Grad GPAs are not factored into LSAC's GPA calculations, but they are reported and can shows that you have matured as a student. Graduate degrees can yield fresh recommendations from professors. Your degree can make you a more viable candidate for certain fields of law. For instance, if you are going into corporate or tax law, a MBA or accountant's degree can help. If you are entering patent or intellectual property law, a graduate degree in a scientific field can help tremendously.

Summary: Take time after college to work. Volunteer with non-profit or community organizations. Take continuing education courses at the local college. Get a graduate degree.

Avoid overly familiar compliments, like compliments about their sexual characteristics. Compliment things they obviously take pride in, such as a very nice coat, a well-kept car, or a hand-made accessory. Compliment their actions or something you witness, such as after you see them be very nice to a cashier. This removes most of the creep factor. Example: "Thank you for being so kind with that man. It's hard to be patient in that situation. I'm really impressed with how you handled it." Don't compliment expecting anything in return. Just because you're nice to someone doesn't mean they owe you anything. They don't even owe it to you to be flattered by the compliment. Compliment them with your actions. In romance, doing something nice for someone can often be more effective than saying something nice to someone. Sometimes, just telling them how attractive you find them is enough. Especially if they're already dating you. Example: "I love it when you smile. It just lights up the whole room." Keep it appropriate. Awkward work compliments can bring on all sorts of trouble. Use the grandma test: if you wouldn't say it to your grandmother, don't say it to your coworker. Shoot for compliments on their work. This can also help avoid awkwardness. Compliment them to or in front of your boss. This shows not only how much you mean it but that you think they are worthy of even higher commendation. Example: "Hey, Mr. Banks, did you see how Sally handled that last customer? You would have been so proud. Some of the best customer service I've ever seen."

Summary: Compliment a stranger. Compliment a romantic interest. Compliment a coworker.

Rock candy takes on a beautiful hue that is accentuated by it's natural rock shape. Pick a color and flavor that complement each other. You can try one of these classic combinations or come up with your own: Purple rock candy with lavender flavoring. Orange rock candy with tangerine flavoring. Pink rock candy with rose flavoring. Red rock candy with cinnamon flavoring. Place them evenly around the jar and lean them against the lip of the jar. Secure them in place with small pieces of tape, so they don't slide against each other while the rock candy forms. You can use wooden chopsticks in place of skewers. A string suspended from a pencil is also a good base for rock candy. Cover the jar with plastic wrap. This prevents dust and bugs from getting into the jar while the rock crystals form. It takes a week or two for the sugar to crystallize into the shape of pretty rocks attached to the skewers. When you're happy with the size of the rocks, remove the skewers from the jar and lay them out to dry.

Summary: Mix the sugar and water in a large jar. Stir the mixture well. Add the food coloring and flavor. Suspend the wooden skewers in the solution. Wait for the sugar to form into rocks. Dry the rock candy.

What have they always wanted to buy? What is something that they were thinking of getting sometime soon? Remember, it is not always about how much you spend; but about the quality of the present. Try to give personalised gifts to closer people. Just get presents for your parents and best friend/friends. Resist the temptation to open it before Christmas!
Summary: Think about the gifts you are going to buy people. To save a bit of money, you can give Christmas pop up cards as gifts to people you don't know too well. If you are a child, don't spend too much money on people whom you don't know too well. Put all the presents under the tree as soon as you receive them so you don't lose them.