The more I hear about "JD Advantage" jobs (especially at school) the more I think it's a sugar-coated way of saying "jobs for those who could not use their JD degree." Does anyone have any insight on jobs you can actually get with a JD besides a practicing attorney? I did some research and found less than helpful articles stating that you can absolutely become an actor, writer, law professor etc. I tend to think becoming an actor (or law professor for that matter) is even more difficult than becoming a practicing attorney after law school... Anyways... Any thoughts/experience/knowledge of this topic?
I'm asking because I am open to the idea of pursuing other career paths after law school besides a practicing attorney, if that means having a job post-graduation.
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Re: What other jobs can I REALLY do with a law degree?
I think the most common job is a contract specialist. People who work in contracts are obviously in an advantageous position by having a JD. And in fact most of these positions are JD preferred.
But as a JD you have certain set of skills like developed critical skill thinking and ridiculously better writing than most non-JD peers that you can use to your advantage in securing non-legal jobs.
But as a JD you have certain set of skills like developed critical skill thinking and ridiculously better writing than most non-JD peers that you can use to your advantage in securing non-legal jobs.
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Re: What other jobs can I REALLY do with a law degree?
Have you considered a joint degree? You can always go the MBA routez0mbiecatz1234 wrote:The more I hear about "JD Advantage" jobs (especially at school) the more I think it's a sugar-coated way of saying "jobs for those who could not use their JD degree." Does anyone have any insight on jobs you can actually get with a JD besides a practicing attorney? I did some research and found less than helpful articles stating that you can absolutely become an actor, writer, law professor etc. I tend to think becoming an actor (or law professor for that matter) is even more difficult than becoming a practicing attorney after law school... Anyways... Any thoughts/experience/knowledge of this topic?
I'm asking because I am open to the idea of pursuing other career paths after law school besides a practicing attorney, if that means having a job post-graduation.
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Re: What other jobs can I REALLY do with a law degree?
A JD is an advantage for a lot of compliance and regulatory positions at places like banks, gov't agencies, accounting firms, financial services companies, Insurance, etc.
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Re: What other jobs can I REALLY do with a law degree?
Thanks for your insights!
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