How to Become a Human Rights Lawyer
The practice of law can be fascinating and rewarding. Fighting for justice or for the rights of others is both commendable and challenging. Becoming a lawyer is very difficult, and it takes years of education and requires a tremendous amount of dedication. Many lawyers, upon beginning to practice law, choose to specialize in a particular area of law, such as human rights law. Here is a brief guide to get you started on your new career.
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Take the LSAT exam. Also known as the Law School Admission Test, the LSAT is a standardized test that measures an applicant's ability to think logically, which is a skill that you'll need in law school. While in your final year of school, you may also consider volunteering for various volunteer organizations, such as Amnesty International, to give you an idea of what the practice of human rights law entails.
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Attend a law school based upon your undergraduate grades and the results of your LSAT. You may wish to consider attending a law school in New York, such as Columbia or NYU, as they are close to where the United Nations is located and they have outstanding law schools. Because of the competitive nature of human rights law, it is advisable that you attend a top-fifteen law school.
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Pass the Bar examination in your state. You may wish to take a bar prep course, such as Bar/Bri or a BarBusters course. These courses will help prepare you for the bar exam in your states. Contact the bar in the state where you plan to take the examination and inquire if they require any additional courses for those lawyers planning on practicing human rights law.
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Start networking with your peers. This is probably the most important step since networking is critical to developing your career as an human rights lawyer. organization will help you gain the necessary contacts to build your practice. Look for a job at a firm or agency that focuses on human rights law. There are many online resources to help you with this step, such as WestLaw Career Resources. Alternatively, contact human rights organizations such as Human Rights First or Human Rights Watch and volunteer your legal services.
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Tips & Warnings
As a human rights attorney, you may be expected to travel abroad. Therefore, it is advisable to take language classes in an effort to further develop your language skills.
Passing the bar exam can be difficult and many law school graduates fail on the first try. If you don't pass the first time, don't be discouraged. It can sometimes take two or three times to pass.
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What are the areas to read especially, to write the LSAT exams esplly from an individual wit B.A in internatinal studies.
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What do I need as prerequisite to take the LSAT?
