Applicants should research potential career paths and not shy away from expressing interest in the private practice of law.
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One myth of law school admissions is that law schools most desire applicants with bold and noble ambitions to solve intractable world problems.
While some law schools are more oriented toward public interest careers than others, it’s most common for law graduates to work in private practice. Not only do these alumni compose the bulk of the legal market – helping clients resolve issues ranging from corporate acquisitions to medical malpractice to intellectual property – but their donations and professional connections help law schools flourish.
Just like law applicants interested in civic-minded careers like social justice or environmental law, those interested in private sector careers should not shy away from expressing this interest. Such applicants may find the following advice helpful as they put together their applications:
Media portrayals of lawyers skew toward contentious trials and political dramas. It can be hard to see the wide range of legal fields related to the private sector, from maritime law to securities law.
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