JD/CPA Forum

[js4844]

I am currently an auditor at a big 4 public accounting been here 4 years. Considering going to law school at night program, T2 in Philly. Wanted thoughts on combining the two (CPA/JD), improve my job prospects?

[nutella3000]

From what I've read, a CPA will be useful insofar as it shows previous work experience and an inclination towards tax law.

But a CPA is largely irrelevant in the actual practice of tax law. For that, most people get a part-time LLM in tax law.

And as for the T2, well... Aim higher.

[js4844]

Got into the best night program in the city of Philly, as I am trying to keep some sort of employment while in school, T1 probably will not work. Wanted to see if anyone knew of night school success stories possibly with big four background.

[de5igual]

I am currently an auditor at a big 4 public accounting been here 4 years. Considering going to law school at night program, T2 in Philly. Wanted thoughts on combining the two (CPA/JD), improve my job prospects?

What are your goals?

Your employment prospects as an audit manager at a Big4 (just wait it out another 2 years) will probably be better than most law jobs, certainly the ones obtainable from a T2. Even if you get into a T14, I'd think long and hard before you commit yourself to more debt. If you're sure you want to be a lawyer and can get into a good school, having a CPA and work experience gives you a nice bump for transactional work.

[lobolawyer]

It'll help a lot if you're interested in estate planning or in working in wealth management.