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Law School Admissions Requirements

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Based in Closter, NJ, Amy Goldenberg focuses on premise liability and labor law as an attorney with Malapero Prisco & Klauber, LLP. Having commenced her study of law at the age of 42 after a successful career in sales, Amy Goldenberg of Closter, NJ, is well acquainted with the requirements for entering law school.

One requirement for entering law school is an undergraduate degree. While law school admissions committees might demonstrate a preference for those with a history or a political science degree, anyone with a four-year degree from an accredited institution is eligible to apply.

Regardless of a candidate’s selected major field of study, his or her grade point average (GPA) will figure prominently in the admissions process. Because admission into traditional law programs is competitive, many such programs have minimum GPA requirements.

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is also required. A standardized test, the LSAT takes a couple of hours to complete and, in principle, measures the test taker’s ability to undertake JD coursework successfully. Moreover, LSAT scores can mitigate the importance of GPAs; in many cases, a high LSAT score can predispose an admissions committee to admit an applicant whose GPA is less than ideal.

Factors of importance to the admissions process beyond academic performance and LSAT scores include involvement in organizations and other extracurricular activities.

Going Back to School at 42 Years Old

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Classroom chairs and desk Photo by Feliphe Schiarolli on Unsplash

Based in Closter, NJ, Amy Goldenberg serves as an attorney with Malapero Prisco & Klauber, LLP. An alumna of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Amy Goldenberg of Closter, NJ, did not commence the study of law until the age of 42 after many years in sales.

Higher education is more accessible than ever to people from all walks of life. If time constraints make it difficult to earn a degree, online classes are often a possibility. Similarly, many postsecondary institutions offer alternative scheduling, so students who want to attend early morning, evening, or weekend classes can do so.

Funding for college is also accessible to many who might not have been able to afford college in the past. Many financial aid programs offer both grants and loans.

Older students can reduce some of the challenges they face in a few ways. Working professionals doubling as students should choose academic programs that fit their lifestyles. Opting for programs that offer online classes, for example, could prove more flexible than conventional programs. Budgeting to pay for classes can also be challenging, but, fortunately, older students can benefit if their employer pays for classes. Ultimately, students can successfully navigate earning a university degree by integrating themselves within a good network, which can provide support or help during a crisis.

There are many challenges to heading back to school later in life, but today’s academic culture and environment welcomes students of all ages.