I am going to law school because... Forum

[ResolutePear]

You forgot prestige.

The almighty dollar trumps prestige. Every time... unless you want a snobby wife that only considers suitors of Ivy-League quality.

[danquayle]

You forgot prestige.

The almighty dollar trumps prestige. Every time... unless you want a snobby wife that only considers suitors of Ivy-League quality.

Of course, but I think prestige does factor into decision making.

[JustBelieve]

Hey grouchynihilist, don't listen to people like paratactical. He/she is obviously a troll because he/she tries to mask it by calling everyone else one jsut because people disagree with him/her. Why waste time arguing with people like this? Just ignore them!

Take care!

How is that statement incorrect? Because of our Dear Leader taxes are going to skyrocket even further for top earners. That's a fact. Why bother working hard to become a biglaw partner when taxes are going to drain more than half of what you earn? Not to mention estate tax so that when you die, your kids won't see much of it.

[paratactical]

Hey grouchynihilist, don't listen to people like paratactical. He/she is obviously a troll because he/she tries to mask it by calling everyone else one jsut because people disagree with him/her. Why waste time arguing with people like this? Just ignore them!

Take care!

How is that statement incorrect? Because of our Dear Leader taxes are going to skyrocket even further for top earners. That's a fact. Why bother working hard to become a biglaw partner when taxes are going to drain more than half of what you earn? Not to mention estate tax so that when you die, your kids won't see much of it.

Mods, any chance this IP is from georgeTTTown?

[DukeCornell]

I’m going to law school because I hate driving a shitty car.

[dissonance1848]

I don't see why its wrong to go to law school for the money. The economy is in a depression basically, and law is the only option open for people in the liberal arts or who have poor grades in other disciplines, to make some money. You need wonderful grades from top UG for banking and consulting, serious WE for a good MBA program, UG hard science good grades, internships/research, for med school.

There are serious barriers to entry for everything else that could possibly make money save for law. Hence, we are all going into it.

[JustBelieve]

I see your point. It's more of a moral issue for me than anything. I used to be like that in that I was always like I have to do everything to secure my future, etc. Then I learned to just let life take its course because things never work out the way we plan them.

Don't stress in dissonance, as long as we do good and do this profession for the right reasons and to give back, all will be provided for.

I don't see why its wrong to go to law school for the money. The economy is in a depression basically, and law is the only option open for people in the liberal arts or who have poor grades in other disciplines, to make some money. You need wonderful grades from top UG for banking and consulting, serious WE for a good MBA program, UG hard science good grades, internships/research, for med school.

There are serious barriers to entry for everything else that could possibly make money save for law. Hence, we are all going into it.

[ResolutePear]

I see your point. It's more of a moral issue for me than anything. I used to be like that in that I was always like I have to do everything to secure my future, etc. Then I learned to just let life take its course because things never work out the way we plan them.

Don't stress in dissonance, as long as we do good and do this profession for the right reasons and to give back, all will be provided for.

I don't see why its wrong to go to law school for the money. The economy is in a depression basically, and law is the only option open for people in the liberal arts or who have poor grades in other disciplines, to make some money. You need wonderful grades from top UG for banking and consulting, serious WE for a good MBA program, UG hard science good grades, internships/research, for med school.

There are serious barriers to entry for everything else that could possibly make money save for law. Hence, we are all going into it.

This thread died on August 20th. Go away.

[Patriot1208]

because justbelieve has given me confidence in my abilities.

[ResolutePear]

because justbelieve has given me confidence in my abilities.

These French Toasts are smelly and ungrateful!

[JustBelieve]

Everyone: As long as you go for the right reasons it will all work out for you. Take care, and don't stop believing in yourself because there is nobody that can stop you from achieving but you!

[Patriot1208]

Everyone: As long as you go for the right reasons it will all work out for you. Take care, and don't stop believing in yourself because there is nobody that can stop you from achieving but you!

Are the right reasons and believing in myself necessary or sufficient conditions of making it rich?

[Jackson Pollock]

Reading this thread makes me feel like I just spent the night in Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.

[EasternSeaboard]

Models, bottles & blow, baby.

TITCR

I'll settle for fat chick blow jobs and mad dog 20/20

It's good that you've learned to settle long before your OCIs.

LMAAAAAO!

[JustBelieve]

It's not about becoming rich, but if you mean successful, then the obvious and apparent answer is yes. You can be whatever you set your mind to. You must, however, have the grades!! Get that GPA in the upper echelon of your school and you will be good.

Nothing is more important than your grades.

Everyone: As long as you go for the right reasons it will all work out for you. Take care, and don't stop believing in yourself because there is nobody that can stop you from achieving but you!

Are the right reasons and believing in myself necessary or sufficient conditions of making it rich?

[Patriot1208]

It's not about becoming rich, but if you mean successful, then the obvious and apparent answer is yes. You can be whatever you set your mind to. You must, however, have the grades!! Get that GPA in the upper echelon of your school and you will be good.

Nothing is more important than your grades.

In the legal profession doesn't succesful = at least relative wealth?

[EasternSeaboard]

... being a SAH mom is the most boring thing in the world (to me), and I got a full ride to a T1? Plus I like to wear suits and heels. And argue.

LMAO I like that!

[JustBelieve]

No. I thought successful meant how you change lives.

EX: - the innocent person you helped get exonerated
- the molester you helped put in jail for life
- the statute you helped prove unconstitutional that caused much disservice to a population

Those are the true measures of success in the legal field.

It's not about becoming rich, but if you mean successful, then the obvious and apparent answer is yes. You can be whatever you set your mind to. You must, however, have the grades!! Get that GPA in the upper echelon of your school and you will be good.

Nothing is more important than your grades.

In the legal profession doesn't succesful = at least relative wealth?

[paratactical]

It's not about becoming rich, but if you mean successful, then the obvious and apparent answer is yes. You can be whatever you set your mind to. You must, however, have the grades!! Get that GPA in the upper echelon of your school and you will be good.

Nothing is more important than your grades.

In the legal profession doesn't succesful = at least relative wealth?

Success = (Money + Prestige)/# of Diseases Acquired Whoring Oneself Out to Get there

[ResolutePear]

It's not about becoming rich, but if you mean successful, then the obvious and apparent answer is yes. You can be whatever you set your mind to. You must, however, have the grades!! Get that GPA in the upper echelon of your school and you will be good.

Nothing is more important than your grades.

In the legal profession doesn't succesful = at least relative wealth?

Success = (Money + Prestige)^(How many times the lottery was won)/# of Diseases Acquired Whoring Oneself Out to Get there^(# of times struck by lightning)

[beachbum]

Everyone: As long as you go for the right reasons it will all work out for you. Take care, and don't stop believing in yourself because there is nobody that can stop you from achieving but you!

[shoteka]

If you are going to law school to help people, you could save yourself a ton of money by not going. There are much more effective and less costly ways to help people directly. There are ways that lawyers can help people, but it is not the primary function of the vast majority of lawyers.

This. Exactly.

[Patriot1208]

No. I thought successful meant how you change lives.

EX: - the innocent person you helped get exonerated
- the molester you helped put in jail for life
- the statute you helped prove unconstitutional that caused much disservice to a population

Those are the true measures of success in the legal field.

So you're telling me that success in the legal field is impossible?

FUCK. Now I don't believe in myself.

[Patriot1208]

It's not about becoming rich, but if you mean successful, then the obvious and apparent answer is yes. You can be whatever you set your mind to. You must, however, have the grades!! Get that GPA in the upper echelon of your school and you will be good.

Nothing is more important than your grades.

In the legal profession doesn't succesful = at least relative wealth?

Success = (Money + Prestige)/# of Diseases Acquired Whoring Oneself Out to Get there

How do I measure the prestige? And do I count gonorrhea multiple times if I've had it multiple times or just once?

[EasternSeaboard]

It's not about becoming rich, but if you mean successful, then the obvious and apparent answer is yes. You can be whatever you set your mind to. You must, however, have the grades!! Get that GPA in the upper echelon of your school and you will be good.

Nothing is more important than your grades.

In the legal profession doesn't succesful = at least relative wealth?

Success = (Money + Prestige)/# of Diseases Acquired Whoring Oneself Out to Get there

*DYING*