Law students provide insiders perspective

About 60 students gained an inside perspective on legal education last week in a forum titled "Everything you ever wanted to know about law school." Among the panelists were Glen Glenn, dean of admissions at the University's Law School, and four law school students. Marlin Killen, a representative from Stanley Kaplan Educational Center, which prepares students for the Law School Aptitude Test, also spoke. The panel was sponsored by the High Rise East residential advisors. "I hope this gave a realistic perspective on the applications process, the study of law, and career-side employment opportunities," said Glenn, who was the first speaker. Glenn primarily addressed issues pertaining to the admissions process at the University's Law school. He made such recommendations as only taking the LSAT once, and keeping a high credit rating through college in order to be eligible for a loan for law school. He said that one default on a credit card bill could hamper a student's ability to aquire financial aid. Following Glenn, the four law students gave graphic accounts of the heavy work-load and pressure of law school. They stressed that students should not feel compelled to attend law school directly after their undergraduate education. "Take some time for yourself and have fun," said Kimberly Kelly, a third year law student. "When you look back on law school, you don't just want to think of studying." Kelly also urged the undergraduates to be aware of their personal studying preferences and utilize them on the LSAT and at law school. Despite the panel's intimidating messages, most students attending said they considered the discussion helpful. "One unique thing that I got out of it was the actual perspective from the law students," said College junior Jinra Kim. "It makes you think twice about if you want to go into law."

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