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HFA/Asperger and Big Law

Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 3:06 pm
by Nucky T
I am new to these forums, but I am a 1L at a lower T14, and I am wondering what are the prospects for someone with Asperger Syndrome in a large law firm.

I've recently learned that law firms send their summer associates to social events and grade them on their performance there, and beyond this, the more I hear about careers in law, the more I wonder if I picked the wrong career.

I have a full-ride (will graduate with no debt) at my law school, so I suppose I could drop out with nothing lost. I am also thinking tax law might be a good bet (but I stupidly majored in History). I have the option at my school of adding a Master of Professional Accounting between my 2nd and 3rd years.

Do you guys think that tax law is a better bet for someone with social deficits like Asperger, or should I just drop out?

Re: HFA/Aspergers and Big Law

Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 3:07 pm
by kahechsof
I've met plenty of socially awkward biglaw lawyers. Actually, almost all of them in some way.

Re: HFA/Aspergers and Big Law

Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 3:07 pm
by Grizz
Nucky T wrote:I am new to these forums, but I am a 1L at a lower T14, and I am wondering what are the prospects for someone with Aspergers Syndrome in a large law firm.
Judging by the users on this forum, prospects are looking good.

Re: HFA/Asperger and Big Law

Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 4:58 pm
by 20160810
Obvious troll is obvious

Re: HFA/Asperger and Big Law

Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 5:07 pm
by Nucky T
SBL wrote:Obvious troll is obvious
No, not a troll. I've been browsing these forums for months but just registered to post a question to which I've been unable to obtain the answer from career counselors, etc.

Re: HFA/Asperger and Big Law

Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 5:29 pm
by MrPapagiorgio
Grizz wrote:
Nucky T wrote:I am new to these forums, but I am a 1L at a lower T14, and I am wondering what are the prospects for someone with Aspergers Syndrome in a large law firm.
Judging by the users on this forum, prospects are looking good.
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