Psychometric analysis of the typical student profile.
Based on SAT/GRE correlation data.
Law is a filtering environment. It rewards certain strengths (and exposes certain weaknesses). Use this as a self-selection tool.
Dominant archetype: The Advocate. This archetype tends to be rewarded in the culture and study style of Law.
Common traits include Verbal Reasoning and Argumentation.
The day-to-day of Law is less about “being smart” and more about sustained attention: reading, iterating, and tolerating being wrong repeatedly until your model improves.
Typical career paths include Legal Practice, Corporate Law, and Politics.
Estimated average IQ is ~127. This is a rough proxy derived from standardized-test correlations; it’s not a hard requirement for success.
It’s hard if the feedback loop taxes your weaknesses. If you enjoy deep focus and structured problem-solving, the same workload can feel manageable—sometimes even enjoyable.
Common traits include Verbal Reasoning and Argumentation.
Typical career paths include Legal Practice, Corporate Law, and Politics.