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HOW OLD IS TOO OLD, OR HOW I LEARNED TO DRINK FORMALDEHYDE
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:38 pm
by loco
I am 69 and have played with the idea of law school. In your candid opinion, do I need someone to prepare me for the LSAT, or do I need a good head doctor?
Remember, I want only honest, no-holds-barred answers.
Gird your loins for work on this, and begin immediately.
Re: HOW OLD IS TOO OLD, OR HOW I LEARNED TO DRINK FORMALDEHYDE
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:55 pm
by Wingtip88
I think the real question to ask yourself is whether any law firm or government agency will be willing to hire a 72+ year old junior associate.
Then again, if you do graduate from law school and are forced to hang a shingle, your age might suggest to prospective clients that you've been practicing for many years and could lead them to be more inclined to hire you, regardless of your actual ability to serve their legal needs. You'll need malpractice insurance, of course.
Re: HOW OLD IS TOO OLD, OR HOW I LEARNED TO DRINK FORMALDEHYDE
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:08 am
by Gooner91
What are your goals for going to law school?
Re: HOW OLD IS TOO OLD, OR HOW I LEARNED TO DRINK FORMALDEHYDE
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 3:28 am
by dabigchina
You guys need to get better at recognizing trolls.
Re: HOW OLD IS TOO OLD, OR HOW I LEARNED TO DRINK FORMALDEHYDE
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 3:34 am
by 03152016
good luck, follow your dreams!
Re: HOW OLD IS TOO OLD, OR HOW I LEARNED TO DRINK FORMALDEHYDE
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:04 am
by Mack.Hambleton
69 is a little young try to get some work experience
Re: HOW OLD IS TOO OLD, OR HOW I LEARNED TO DRINK FORMALDEHYDE
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:50 am
by pancakes3
james.bungles wrote:69 is a little young try to get some work experience
I think the OP should apply immediately. There are schools out there that don't require the LSAT. Don't delay. Act today.
Re: HOW OLD IS TOO OLD, OR HOW I LEARNED TO DRINK FORMALDEHYDE
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:04 am
by Ron Don Volante
Find a masters program in "legal studies" or something similar. As a 70-year-old you'd be going to law school for funsies; such a masters program would distill what I envision would be the "funsies" part of law school for an old bro, and cut out a ton of the bullshit that nobody could find fun or intellectually stimulating (or, for your purposes, relevant)