"There is no single path that will prepare you for a legal education. Students who are successful in law school, and who become accomplished professionals, come from many walks of life and educational backgrounds. Some law students enter law school directly from their undergraduate studies without having had any post-baccalaureate work experience. Others begin their legal education significantly later in life, and they bring to their law school education the insights and perspectives gained from those life experiences. Legal education welcomes and values diversity and you will benefit from the exchange of ideas and different points of view that your colleagues will bring to the classroom."

The NALP Pre-Law Portal is a great place to start learning about a career in law by reading up on questions such as: what do lawyers do?; what questions should i ask, and more.

While this has led to some changes in how candidates prepare for law school, the basics remain the same: Planning an undergraduate course of study that will help you develop the skills necessary for the successful study of law; learning about the benefits of a legal education and the wide range of career paths available to lawyers; engaging in activities (extra-curricular, service, internships, employment) outside the classroom that will contribute to your personal and professional growth.

Through the Career Connections Center, you can find a job or internship, connect with employers and alumni career professionals, work on your resume, practice your interview skills, obtain advice, research careers, and much more.

"Clark University’s Prelaw Advising Program can provide you with knowledge, credentials, and real-world experience for personal and professional success. As an added benefit, Clark’s internationally diverse student population and institutionalized sense of social consciousness encourages advocacy and the defense of justice."