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Law School or Grad School?

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:39 am
by user24242424
I have been accepted to a Graduate School for Museum Studies and a Law School. However, I cannot decide where I should go. I truly love both professions. Law is interesting and can lead to a very successful career. I love to argue, perform, and criminal law would be something I could do passionately. Museum Studies prepares one for a career in being a museum curator. I love curatorial work and have some experience. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Re: Law School or Grad School?

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:14 am
by acerqueira11
user24242424 wrote:I have been accepted to a Graduate School for Museum Studies and a Law School. However, I cannot decide where I should go. I truly love both professions. Law is interesting and can lead to a very successful career. I love to argue, perform, and criminal law would be something I could do passionately. Museum Studies prepares one for a career in being a museum curator. I love curatorial work and have some experience. Any thoughts or suggestions?
I will say something that everyone will tell you on this site: DO NOT GO TO LAW SCHOOL UNLESS YOU ARE SURE YOU WANT TO BE A LAWYER. The other variables do not matter if you are not set on being a lawyer.

I hope that helps! :D

Re: Law School or Grad School?

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:32 am
by Trippel
What law school have you been accepted at?

I'm not going to say law is right for you. But museum studies?! Have you looked at the job postings for a museum studies grad from a top program? They are terrible. Seriously, ppl cling to those jobs until death. And you will likely never be a curator with just museum studies graduate degree. If you're lucky, you'll work a couple of part-time jobs putting together children's programs and float above the poverty line. Caveat: I know ppl who are doing this and are thrilled with life; however, $ are zero concern for them.

Good luck