AnnaMaria 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read If You Dream of a Career in Law For anyone contemplating a career in law, The Pre-Law Survival Guide is a valuable tool. The author examines what it takes to get into the right school (for you!) and how to finance that choice. There are many strategies outlined to tackle the very large price tag for a legal career with helpful guidance around debt reduction, student loan forgiveness, scholarships or even taking a gap year. Blackbourn also advises that self-care is essential. Doing the prep work before going into law will ensure that you are on the right path. The book has an encouraging tone. With the right steps, a career in law is totally possible for anyone who has the desire. The bottom line emphasis is to know yourself and know what is ahead by doing a thorough job of investigating the kind of law you will practice. Build a community. Ask questions. The Pre-Law Survival Guide also offers suggestions for online resources that will add to your knowledge. The book is a complete package for a law career. Baby Boomer 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! The verdict is in: this book is a must-read for anyone considering law school, and even offers a lot to those already in law school. I'm a former attorney who burned out and left law practice after several years, and this book would definitely have been a huge help to me before I even started applying to law school. Jolene Blackbourn offers a lot of very practical and excellent advice that is worth its weight in gold! I wish I had asked myself all the questions she raises before I started my legal journey.