Padma Is Thinking About Studying Law at University, but Doesn't

question 105

Multiple Choice

Padma is thinking about studying law at university, but doesn't have a good feeling for how much she would enjoy it and whether law would be the right career path for her.If she is like most people, she will be most likely to start exploring the idea of a law degree by ____.

• A)observing other law students or lawyers, to see whether she can identify with them, or see herself in their shoes
• B)reflecting upon personal experiences she has had that might be relevant to law school (e.g., the time she spent on the debate team in high school), and thinking about how much she got out of those experiences
• C)talking to friends, family, and fellow students to ask their input and advice
• D)going online or to the library and looking at hard core demographic statistics, to see whether she fits the 'right' demographic profile

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Definitions:

Idealized View

A perception or representation of someone or something in an ideal or perfect form, often ignoring realistic flaws or limitations.

Conflicts

Situations in which opposing demands, interests, or impulses within an individual or between people lead to tension or disputes.

Self-reliant

The ability to depend on oneself for most needs and to make independent decisions and judgments.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood, often characterized by rapid physical, emotional, and social changes.