Do I need an honours degree?

smitt — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:15:44 -0800

(Canadian) Law School Question: Will a bachelors degree with a high GPA qualify me for most law schools, or do I need to pursue an honours bachelors degree? I'm considering applying for law school when I complete my degree (still a few years off). I'm working full time in finance and finishing my bachelors degree in English part time.

Will strong grades and a bachelors degree qualify me for most law schools if I also achieve a strong LSAT score?

Or do I really need to go after an Honours degree along with a strong LSAT score to get into law schools in Canada?

I don't doubt that an honours degree would help matters, but it's a significant investment of time and money.

I need help already... it's gonna be great!

twirlypen — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:06:32 -0800

What tips do you have for someone about to embark on their first year of postgraduate study? I just finished a four year Arts/Science degree in English and Geology. I've now just started an honours year in Geology. This will involve about two months of course work (separate components including field trips around the place) and then spending the rest of the year on my project. The project is looking at zinc isotopes in tree leaves, hoping to find a relation to ore bodies under cover.

So, for the first time ever I'll be working on a huge project that takes many months, covers many different aspects, and will result in a nice juicy thesis. What did you do/wish you did that helped when you were in a similar situation?

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