I am not sure what to do, so hope TLS will give me some advice.
I am a c/o 14 grad, and am currently working for local government doing policy-related work. I like the job so far, and I think people here like me as well. Recently, an opportunity opens up at the state level, doing legal/policy work (i.e. contract works, bill analysis, etc.) but the position does not require a J.D. I am considering it because it is closer to home. The twist is I plan to take the Feb bar, and if possible will try to apply for a legal position since I still want to practice law. My questions are : (1) By working in my current position, did I already foreclose all possibilities to practice law; and (2) If not, would taking a second, non-legal job mean no possibilities to get a legal job?
I am not looking for big law. My goals have always been PI works. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Re: Should I take that second non-legal job?
You can practice law if you're licenced to practice law. If you really want to practice law, you will probably have to get comfortable with the idea that you'll probably have to give up a steady job and make it happen for yourself.
