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That really depends. Can you get into a good school? Do you have a way to pay for it that isn't dependent on getting great grades and a job in BigLaw? Most importantly, do you really want to be a lawyer?
If you answer all of those 3, yes, then go for it. If not, you should think long and hard about it, especially if you cannot truthfully answer yes to the 3rd. I have seen a lot of people wash out after practicing for only 4 or 5 years because they never truly wanted to practice law in the first place.
Consider that there is a lawyer for every 100 people in the US. The field is a little flooded. 100 people can't support one lawyer. You might need a lawyer to do something for you once or twice in a lifetime.
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That depends. How Jewish are you? Jokes aside, I know plenty of lawyers. It's a lifestyle. It's their identity. Their whole lives revolve around their job. Tons of hours. The potential for income is endless, but the starting pay is often crap (here in CA) considering everything they had to put into it. Especially in the public sector.
And despite what everyone says about being happier in a labor career (it's true), the country needs conservative lawyers. Lawyers dictate the direction of our country more than any job besides politics and media. Don't be ashamed to do some good in the world and fight for the cause.
That depends. Do you want to work lots of extra hours in the beginning and not be compensated for it?
Do you want to be at the beck and call of entitled scumbags who think they can boss you around?
If the answer to both of those questions is "yes" and you want to do a lot of arse-kissing to get a good lawyer's job in the end, then yes, law school is for you.
Last city I lived in, the garbage man actually owned the company. He made very good money.
I get my fill of criminals just hearing about it second hand. To have to actually prosecute and lose due to long noses and incompetence would drive me crazy. To be submersed in the swamp of "rules for thee, not me" would be insulting. You see it happen in corporations, and it's far worse in the legal system.
Nope, youre wrong, but if you really did a google search, youre committed to staying wrong, so whatever. BTW, try google searching the difference between a lawyer and an attorney
There isn't really a difference and they can function interchangeably, but an attorney actually practices law in court whereas a lawyer may or may not. An attorney has passed the bar exam and has been approved to practice law in his jurisdiction. Although the terms often operate as synonyms, an attorney is a lawyer but a lawyer is not necessarily an attorney.
No. Get into welding. Jet mechanic. Do something that doesn't limit you to one, or a few, jurisdictions. Do something with your hands. It'll make you more satisfied with your career, and if you are good at it and work hard, you'll never want for work.
Youfatfuck ago
If you're smart enough, you should do it. Most people aren't smart enough.
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That really depends. Can you get into a good school? Do you have a way to pay for it that isn't dependent on getting great grades and a job in BigLaw? Most importantly, do you really want to be a lawyer?
If you answer all of those 3, yes, then go for it. If not, you should think long and hard about it, especially if you cannot truthfully answer yes to the 3rd. I have seen a lot of people wash out after practicing for only 4 or 5 years because they never truly wanted to practice law in the first place.
ilikeskittles ago
Consider that there is a lawyer for every 100 people in the US. The field is a little flooded. 100 people can't support one lawyer. You might need a lawyer to do something for you once or twice in a lifetime.
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Apexbreed ago
That depends. How Jewish are you? Jokes aside, I know plenty of lawyers. It's a lifestyle. It's their identity. Their whole lives revolve around their job. Tons of hours. The potential for income is endless, but the starting pay is often crap (here in CA) considering everything they had to put into it. Especially in the public sector.
And despite what everyone says about being happier in a labor career (it's true), the country needs conservative lawyers. Lawyers dictate the direction of our country more than any job besides politics and media. Don't be ashamed to do some good in the world and fight for the cause.
Sheetz ago
Good post wish more people could see it
Intrixina ago
That depends. Do you want to work lots of extra hours in the beginning and not be compensated for it?
Do you want to be at the beck and call of entitled scumbags who think they can boss you around?
If the answer to both of those questions is "yes" and you want to do a lot of arse-kissing to get a good lawyer's job in the end, then yes, law school is for you.
Warnos44 ago
Do you want to deal with scummy people for a living? I personally would rather be a garbage man.
DietCokehead1 ago
I hear the waste industry actually pays pretty decently and gives good benefits.
Warnos44 ago
Last city I lived in, the garbage man actually owned the company. He made very good money.
I get my fill of criminals just hearing about it second hand. To have to actually prosecute and lose due to long noses and incompetence would drive me crazy. To be submersed in the swamp of "rules for thee, not me" would be insulting. You see it happen in corporations, and it's far worse in the legal system.
Eualos ago
Depends what you want to do. Patent law and other specialities in high demand are.
avgwhtguy1 ago
Dont need law school to be a patent lawyer
Eualos ago
Yes you do. You don't need it to be a patent agent though. All you need to do is pass the patent bar for that.
avgwhtguy1 ago
Nope. Maybe your thinking of a patent attorney, but "patent lawyers", patent agents, and patent judges do not need law school.
Eualos ago
You are incorrect my friend. Lawyers and attorneys need to have a law degree. According to my quick google search.
avgwhtguy1 ago
Nope, youre wrong, but if you really did a google search, youre committed to staying wrong, so whatever. BTW, try google searching the difference between a lawyer and an attorney
Eualos ago
There isn't really a difference and they can function interchangeably, but an attorney actually practices law in court whereas a lawyer may or may not. An attorney has passed the bar exam and has been approved to practice law in his jurisdiction. Although the terms often operate as synonyms, an attorney is a lawyer but a lawyer is not necessarily an attorney.
Apexbreed ago
Probate too. It's a complete racket at this point.
virge ago
First hand experience agrees, but please elaborate - preferably in high level bullet points. Thank you in advance.
PlsNoStepOnSnek ago
No. Get into welding. Jet mechanic. Do something that doesn't limit you to one, or a few, jurisdictions. Do something with your hands. It'll make you more satisfied with your career, and if you are good at it and work hard, you'll never want for work.
albatrosv15 ago
Op is a faggot and wants a comfy job.
heygeorge ago
Yes, if you make enough money. The good money is in ambulance chasing (ie personal injury). Or you could try to swing something in the public sector.
albatrosv15 ago
Return of investment for your life?