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[quote=Anonymous]I would encourage her to talk to attorneys who work in the field she's interested in, on both the nonprofit and corporate side.  Find out what they actually do, what they like and don't like about the field.  Get their advice.

For law school, study hard to get the best LSAT possible.  Go T14 or a lower-ranked school that will give her substantial scholarship.  Don't go into big debt for a lower-ranked school, though.  Do due diligence on employment stats and bar passage rates, etc., and read the fine print closely.  Schools have been known to cook the numbers, so don't take them at face value.

Do research schools that are especially strong in healthcare law, which may not be the same at the T14.  Schools with very strong programs in the field will have better networking opportunities, clinical opportunities, etc.  Focus classes, internships, etc., on healthcare and related law.

Law school isn't for everyone, and it's an expensive babysitter if you just don't know what you really want to do.  But if your niece is focused, informed, and prepared, it can be great.  [/quote]

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