Law is one of the most sought-after careers in Chile; Its history, content, purpose and, above all, the universe of practice areas make it a tremendously attractive career because it covers every aspect of society, offering future lawyers different alternatives to practice and specialize Law tutors.
The offer of the degree is high and most universities in Chile teach it, so the competition is tough, however, more than half of the students who enter annually manage to graduate. Below you will be able to learn 10 very useful tips so that your time in this career is pleasant and you do not fail in the attempt.
1.- Have a study schedule.
This point is very important, since the material covered in the semester is quite a lot and can become a nightmare if you are not organized well. Having a study schedule will make your task easier, you will be able to plan your progress in the contents of each field in advance without having to suffer the last days before the evaluations.
2.- Set objectives.
It is important that within your study schedule you set objectives to achieve, in this way the study becomes more entertaining and you do not waste time thinking about how far to study, since you have already established it in advance.
3.- Take notes in classes.
In Law there are practically one or more manuals for each branch that contain the contents seen in each course, however, it is not advisable to start studying from a manual, since these tend to be very extensive and usually cover more material than the contents. of the course, therefore, what could be seen as a solution could become a problem. Teachers are people who generally have vast experience and therefore know which content to give more emphasis to and what to focus on, an issue that a student could not distinguish by studying only a manual. The most advisable thing is to use the notes as a study structure and deepen them with a manual.
4.- Study after each class.
It is common to hear this phrase from teachers, since few put it into practice and it is a relatively simple exercise. In each class you learn something new and in a career like Law, generally understanding some institutions requires a higher level of analysis to understand it. Sometimes it is easy when the teacher explains it and it is even easier to confuse institutions because of their similarity to others. When studying class by class, the brain distinguishes each thing and learns it as a whole, therefore this exercise is highly recommended.
5.- The best teacher is the one with the worst reputation.
Students classify teachers either by their charisma, good vibes, demand, etc. This reputation influences when choosing a field if it has two or more professors to choose from. The most advisable thing, especially if it is your first year, is to choose the most demanding one, that is, the “impassable one.” Because? Basically because it is certain that with that teacher you will suffer and you will have no chance to relax, which will be very useful to face the high levels of demand in the following years.
6.- Distribute your times.
The law student faces an excessively high academic load, so distributing time is essential to avoid falling into monotony and losing motivation. It is essential that studying does not consume your free time; You should try to do what you did regularly in your life such as going out, hanging out with friends, going to parties, etc. This is perfectly possible if you are organized in the subjects from the beginning.
7.- Practice out loud before the tests.
Generally the evaluations are oral and it is crucial to be well evaluated to be able to demonstrate a command of the contents, express oneself fluently, and use appropriate technical and formal language. A very useful exercise is to practice alone or with another person to detect your weaknesses in advance and be able to overcome them before the tests.
8.- Stay informed about national news.
It is the duty of every law student to be informed about what is happening in the country. Law is a set of rules that are constantly changing, therefore, what we know today may be something completely different tomorrow and it is our duty to update ourselves to be able to be good lawyers in the future and avoid any humiliation in classes, since that teachers love to comment on the current situation in the country.
9.- Do not underestimate elective branches.
In this career there are elective courses, which in general do not have great relevance compared to the mandatory courses and tend to be underestimated. This is a serious mistake, since by neglecting these courses, the pending material to study accumulates and when trying to catch up, they demand the same time and dedication as a mandatory field. However, if we give them the importance they deserve from the beginning, they should not be a problem.
10.- Do not study this career thinking about how much money you will earn.
When studying Law, the motive must be the vocation one has for justice, the lawyer defends other people’s interests, therefore, he must be honest, loyal and responsible in the exercise of the entrusted work, qualities that only your vocation offers you. You should think about how much you will earn, but how much you will earn as a person, how you begin to develop in the area, what you learn, etc. If you entered the career for a lawyer’s salary, you will be disappointed, because it lasts for many years and it is very difficult to rely solely on an economic objective when choosing it.