Consider a certificate in paralegal studies to help get you into law schools in NH

Paralegals assist attorneys, in short. Depending on their education, they may do almost as much as the attorney himself, although they do not hold bar cards. This is a great career for those interested in law but don't have the time and/or money to attend law school for a J.D. degree. If you plan to eventually go to law school, you'll need a Bachelor's degree, but a paralegal certificate can be the first step in your preparation.

I recommend: Attend Nashua Community College's paralegal certificate program during the day or in the evening. Take a look at the objectives covered in the paralegal studies program at McIntosh College to decide if you want to apply to the college.

Prepare yourself for admission into New Hampshire law universities with an undergraduate degree

Admission into law school is extremely competitive. Getting good grades while working on your Bachelor's isn't the only deciding factor as to your acceptance into a law program; teacher recommendations and extracurricular activities factor in as well. Choose a school with a program that interests you as well as has academic clubs and caring teachers.

I recommend: See if the political science program at the University of New Hampshire is right for you. Plymouth State University offers a Criminal Justice major with an accelerated law school option, in which students start at the Franklin Pierce Law Center at the end of their third undergraduate semester.

Earn a J.D. degree from an accredited school in New Hampshire

The J.D. is the highest degree that can be held by those in the legal field. There is only one law school in New Hampshire, the private Franklin Pierce Law Center, located in Concord.

I recommend: Browse through the concentrations offered at Franklin Pierce Law Center and then fill out an online application. Check out the Internet Legal Research Group to see how the school ranks.