Besides making a partner, possible Asian career path?
Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 4:34 am
Hi,
I am Asian male
and I will be attending one of T14 schools this fall.
Although I graduated from U.S. university double-majoring in Econ and Philosophy, I have serious doubts about my future career because I do not speak perfect English (as it can be observed from my writing).
As an Asian male who did not major in Finance or Engineering (including CS)
, I do not think I will be seen favorably in law school job market. Even if I luckily make BigLaw, I do not think my chances of making a partner is high.
I might be thinking way too ahead as 0L who might utterly fail in law school, but I am in need of concrete career goal that will serve as my motivation during 1L.
Reading TLS posts, it appears typical career paths are
1) Partnership Track -- but --> low chance
2) Government -- but --> no citizenship yet
3) Academia -- but --> not T7 & no clerkship opportunity
4) PE/VC/HF -- but --> no Finance background + did not enjoy summer internship in IB
5) Startup/Silicon Valley -- but --> no Engineering background, cannot take patent bar
Is there any career path that I have overlooked?
Maybe because of my inexperience, I have not heard of Asian male (with imperfect English) pursuing a successful career in labor or antitrust.
Am I being too pessimistic?
Or, do you all agree I have to figure out a way to practice in areas of Finance or Engineering/CS?
Your advice will be much appreciated.
I am Asian male
Although I graduated from U.S. university double-majoring in Econ and Philosophy, I have serious doubts about my future career because I do not speak perfect English (as it can be observed from my writing).
As an Asian male who did not major in Finance or Engineering (including CS)
I might be thinking way too ahead as 0L who might utterly fail in law school, but I am in need of concrete career goal that will serve as my motivation during 1L.
Reading TLS posts, it appears typical career paths are
1) Partnership Track -- but --> low chance
2) Government -- but --> no citizenship yet
3) Academia -- but --> not T7 & no clerkship opportunity
4) PE/VC/HF -- but --> no Finance background + did not enjoy summer internship in IB
5) Startup/Silicon Valley -- but --> no Engineering background, cannot take patent bar
Is there any career path that I have overlooked?
Maybe because of my inexperience, I have not heard of Asian male (with imperfect English) pursuing a successful career in labor or antitrust.
Am I being too pessimistic?
Or, do you all agree I have to figure out a way to practice in areas of Finance or Engineering/CS?
Your advice will be much appreciated.