Okay, so today I wanna chat about this whole “psychology pre law” thing I’ve been messing around with. It’s been a bit of a journey, not gonna lie.
It all started ’cause I was trying to figure out what the heck I wanted to do with my life, right? Like, everyone else seemed to have a plan, and I was just kinda…there. I always found people interesting, how their brains work, why they do the stuff they do. Psychology seemed cool. But then, I also liked arguing, debating, you know, getting into the nitty-gritty of stuff. Law kinda fit that bill.
So, I did what any reasonable person would do: I Googled “psychology pre law.” Boom. Tons of stuff. It turns out, it’s actually a pretty common combo. Psychology gives you a good understanding of human behavior, which is, like, super useful in law. Think about jury selection, understanding witness testimony, all that jazz.
First thing I did was declare a psych major. Easy peasy. Then I started looking into pre-law stuff. My college had a pre-law advisor, so I booked an appointment. This lady, she was awesome. She walked me through what classes to take, how to prepare for the LSAT, the whole shebang.
Here’s the deal with classes: You don’t necessarily need to take specific “pre-law” classes. Law schools care more about your GPA and your LSAT score. But, taking classes that help you with critical thinking, reading comprehension, and writing is a smart move. Stuff like logic, philosophy, even history can be helpful.
I started prepping for the LSAT pretty early. Got myself a study guide and just started grinding. It was brutal, I’m not gonna lie. But I figured, the sooner I start, the better. I also did some practice tests to see where my strengths and weaknesses were. Turns out, I was terrible at logic games. Who knew?
- I used the PowerScore Logic Games Bible. It’s like the bible of logic games, seriously. It breaks everything down into super simple steps.
- I also used Khan Academy. They have free LSAT prep stuff, which is awesome.
I joined the debate club, too. Figured it’d be a good way to practice my arguing skills. Plus, it looked good on my resume. We did a bunch of mock trials, which were actually really fun. I got to play a lawyer, which was pretty cool. I totally won that one, by the way.
Then, there was the whole internship thing. I interned at a law firm for a summer. It was mostly filing papers and making coffee, but I got to see what lawyers actually do on a day-to-day basis. It was definitely an eye-opener. It wasn’t as glamorous as I thought it would be, but it was still interesting.
LSAT prep was intense. I made flashcards. I did practice questions every day. I even dreamt about logic games. It was a dark time. But eventually, I started to see some improvement. My scores were going up, and I was feeling more confident.
Finally, it was time to take the LSAT. I was so nervous I could barely eat breakfast. But I went in there, took a deep breath, and just did my best. And you know what? It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I didn’t get a perfect score, but I did well enough to get into a decent law school.
The Upshot of Psychology Pre Law
So, yeah, that’s my psychology pre law story. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. I learned a lot about myself, about the law, and about how people’s brains work. And now, I’m actually in law school, studying to be a lawyer. Pretty wild, huh?
My advice for anyone thinking about doing the same thing:
- Start early. The sooner you start prepping, the better.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are people who want to help you succeed.
- Don’t give up. It’s a tough road, but it’s worth it in the end.
And that’s all I got for today. Peace out!
