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So You Want To Be A Lawyer?

Nareissa Smith, Esq.

Law Professor, Author, Justice Seeker

About Nareissa Smith, Esq.

Nareissa Smith is a former law professor who taught Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, and other courses while also serving on law school admissions committees. A member of the New York and District of Columbia bars, she currently works as a journalist analyzing legal and social issues and as a teacher. She is a graduate of Spelman College and Howard University School of Law. She has presented or taught at elementary schools, law schools, and everything in between.

About the class

Many students aspire to become lawyers–and with good reason! If you’re thinking about a career in law, you might wonder what a lawyer does each day, what types of law you might want to practice, and what steps you should take to find the legal career that’s best for you.

So join Nareissa Smith for Varsity Tutors’ new session, “So You Want to Be a Lawyer.” Ms. Smith is an attorney and former law professor who has worked on law school admissions committees. She has seen the legal profession from just about every angle. Come join us to dive deeper into questions like:

•What do different careers in the law look like?

•How does the job compare to expectations?

•What types of students thrive in law school?

•What makes lawyers most likely to have satisfying jobs and lives?

Find out the answers to these questions and more with insight from someone who’s worked with hundreds of law students pursuing the lawyer life.

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