READ ABOUT THE LAW PROFESSION

Investigate the profession further by reading about it in newspapers and magazines. Some helpful resources are: Lexis/Nexis: The American Lawyer, Legal Times, Corporate Counsel, The Legal Intelligencer, National Law Journal, Law Technology News, The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, and Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy. You can also search for specific state and city legal publications such as the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Connecticut Law Tribune, Pennsylvania Law Weekly, and Texas Lawyer.

Fictional and non-fictional books about the law also can provide you with some interesting insights. Some recommended titles include: