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The sentiment that launched a thousand train wreck legal careers.fisheatbananas wrote:But my UG degree is useless by itself so that's more reason for me to go to law school...
This is true. I have a decent position, with the potential for growth, with an English degree. Taking a couple years to work may be a good idea.usn26 wrote:The sentiment that launched a thousand train wreck legal careers.fisheatbananas wrote:But my UG degree is useless by itself so that's more reason for me to go to law school...
Many (most?) legal degrees are useless by themselves. Just because you have a JD doesn't mean you'll get a job, as a lawyer or otherwise. And a BA in philosophy/english/sociology doesn't preclude you from getting a good job.
You're right, I am actually working right now but would be able to come back to my current job at a higher position after I get a J.D.OhBoyOhBortles wrote:This is true. I have a decent position, with the potential for growth, with an English degree. Taking a couple years to work may be a good idea.usn26 wrote:The sentiment that launched a thousand train wreck legal careers.fisheatbananas wrote:But my UG degree is useless by itself so that's more reason for me to go to law school...
Many (most?) legal degrees are useless by themselves. Just because you have a JD doesn't mean you'll get a job, as a lawyer or otherwise. And a BA in philosophy/english/sociology doesn't preclude you from getting a good job.
tuxedocat wrote:Yup. But I think if you're 110% sure that going to law school is a fantastic idea then you're a fucking idiot.
I agree, but for me the cold feet' par comes in when I think about what i'm going to do after graduationmisskatejd wrote:I actually kinda look forward to going back to school, I've been out since 2013, and I would rather go to school than work full time like I do now. Even though school cuts into your personal night time at home and your not "done" at 5:30, it is you who determines how much effort and when to put into an assignment/or reading. Basically you call the shots, for better or for worse, not your boss. I like the autonomy.
I think partners can smell this from miles away..usn26 wrote:The sentiment that launched a thousand train wreck legal careers.fisheatbananas wrote:But my UG degree is useless by itself so that's more reason for me to go to law school...
Many (most?) legal degrees are useless by themselves. Just because you have a JD doesn't mean you'll get a job, as a lawyer or otherwise. And a BA in philosophy/english/sociology doesn't preclude you from getting a good job.
ETA: We just did the above spiel at my college...
fisheatbananas wrote:I agree, but for me the cold feet' par comes in when I think about what i'm going to do after graduationmisskatejd wrote:I actually kinda look forward to going back to school, I've been out since 2013, and I would rather go to school than work full time like I do now. Even though school cuts into your personal night time at home and your not "done" at 5:30, it is you who determines how much effort and when to put into an assignment/or reading. Basically you call the shots, for better or for worse, not your boss. I like the autonomy.
I've thought about this a lot, and while I'm comfortable with the route that my JD is most likely going to take me, I still try to surround myself with entrepreneurial people as much as I can. Especially during law school (specifically 2L and 3L year), I think there's still the possibility of taking on a small role on the ground floor of something and seeing how it pans out. While even a T-14 JD isn't exactly the smartest way to go if you want to be an entrepreneur, it does add value (along with whatever other degree/WE you have) if that is the route you eventually want to take.FloridaCoastalorbust wrote:I get cold feet all the time. Read 5-hour Work Week and you will too.
There's almost no room for entrepreneurialism in the legal industry. Being filthy rich these days means being an entrepreneur, not making a solid 6-figure income, shit-boomer style. So yea I'll be solid upper-middle, but I want more. So I do think about what I could do outside of law to get filthy rich. I just don't have the cajones -- going to law school is easy. It doesn't require daring.
I'm assuming this is directed to OP not me...misskatejd wrote:fisheatbananas wrote:I agree, but for me the cold feet' par comes in when I think about what i'm going to do after graduationmisskatejd wrote:I actually kinda look forward to going back to school, I've been out since 2013, and I would rather go to school than work full time like I do now. Even though school cuts into your personal night time at home and your not "done" at 5:30, it is you who determines how much effort and when to put into an assignment/or reading. Basically you call the shots, for better or for worse, not your boss. I like the autonomy.
Sorry, just read your question closer. True.
Can you delay your attendance a year? Assuming you haven't, maybe working in a law firm for awhile could help you get a better feel of what to expect and if you really want to pursue a career as an attorney. Plus, you will get invaluable advice from the attorneys working there.
I have been working at a law firm since a couple months prior to graduation. Best thing I ever did for myself. I have a better understanding of the day to day operations and have built a network within the local area, which always helps.
spideynutskllz wrote:I've already submitted my seat and housing deposit to a law school. Some days I'm happy and excited to start but other days I find myself rethinking my decision to attend law school. I wonder if it will be worth it and whether I should get a job in my undergraduate field instead. Anyone have comments?
So much of this....misskatejd wrote:I actually kinda look forward to going back to school, I've been out since 2013, and I would rather go to school than work full time like I do now. Even though school cuts into your personal night time at home and your not "done" at 5:30, it is you who determines how much effort and when to put into an assignment/or reading. Basically you call the shots, for better or for worse, not your boss. I like the autonomy.