BigZuck wrote:Almost everyone here is going to tell you it's a bad idea and don't do it. If you want to convince yourself that it is then fine, YOLO, but you're probably not going to convince TLS that it is a good idea or get TLS' stamp of approval.
Dual degrees are largely boomer flame based on the (largely false) notion that education provides opportunities (or, more precisely, more education provides more opportunities). Most graduate programs should not exist. They are just another way for fat cat boomers to suckle at the governmental teat and exploit younger generations for their own gain.
First of all, I think you're getting the wrong idea. I'm generally here to put feelers out to see what opinions are out there, not to be told that dual degrees in general suck or not. I'm asking for
specific information from people who work in the field or whatnot, not for a general approval of what I'm doing. You're right, YOLO. And my decision will only affect me. So in general, I'm just appreciating the range of information and opinions that are being given here, while not feeling positively or negatively towards any of them. When it comes down to it, I think I would clearly
prefer to think that a dual degree is not necessary, because it saves me time and money and general pain. But I do want to make sure that I am properly informed as to the reality of the field, given that the JD market is saturated and will continue to be until long after my graduation.
DELG wrote:dixiecupdrinking wrote:My advice would be to identify the exact role, or range of roles, you'd like to be in before even applying to schools, then reach out and talk to as many people as you can who are currently in those roles.
It's tempting to think you can refine your goals in law school, but in practice it rarely works that way. You won't have enough time or opportunities while in school, and you need to be building the right kind of experience ASAP. For instance, your first good chance to get good experience will be 1L summer, and you'll have to interview at the start of your second semester. Your perspective at that point will be basically identical to what it is right now except you'll have taken civ pro and torts, which I assure you will not be enlightening about your career.
This.
As an aside, I always get the feeling people who think they want to do _____ Law, what they really want to do _____ business side and just don't understand what the lawyers in that industry are doing.
Because the law side is usually almost indistinguishable from all the other law jobs.
In regards to the above, I don't want to do the business side--I can assure you that. I also don't agree that law is all the same. But then, we all have our own opinions/experiences to speak to.
I think dixiecupdrinking is absolutely right. I have to figure out the specifics of what careers in health law interest me, but health law is a very broad field (as is every field of law), and it's definitely a good point that I won't know specifics after my first year. I also, unfortunately, don't have many contacts in the field (so maybe I'll shoot a few informational interview requests to some people).
Thanks to all who have already responded
I am very grateful for the support.
but, again, I really appreciate any help you can give!
