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Is it worth pursuing a career in law?

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Phi’s Answer

Whether or not it is "worth" pursuing a career in law depends on what you want to get out of it. Many people go in to careers for the potential salary that they may make. Realistically getting a graduate degree will higher your possible earning potential, but not necessarily. If your goal is to practice a particular field of law (for example criminal law or family law), law school is certainly the right choice. If you want to help people or make a difference in a particular area of law, you may not need to go to law school. There are many other types of jobs in the legal profession that do not require a law degree. Being a lawyer allows you to handle clients on your own, argue before judges in court, and represent people/organizations in a variety of situations. Law school is a 3 year program, it is expensive, and in my opinion challenging. In my experience, having a law degree has allowed me to not only practice law, but also mentor and teach which has been very rewarding. Best of luck!
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Mackenzie’s Answer

Pros: Good money, fast paced, creates more career opportunities

Cons: long hours, deadlines, high stress
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Meredith’s Answer

The question of whether it is worth it to pursue a career in law is personal to you. In order to get a law degree, you would first need to get an undergraduate degree. Second, attend an accredited law school to get your law degree (which typically would be at least three years if you go full time). Third, you would need to pass the bar examination in the state where you wish to practice. Going to law school can be very expensive. If you are going to borrow money to pay for school, it may take several years to repay it even if you do get a good paying job at the end. One of the benefits of law school is that there is a wide variety of careers that you could go into once you get your degree. You are not limited to working in a law firm. There are jobs inside companies in legal or compliance departments. Getting a good education can only boost your career. However, on the downside, there are more attorneys today than there are legal positions. I would recommend that you do some self-searching to determine what you enjoy doing most. If you are drawn to problem solving, advocating for others, and paying attention to detail, the legal profession may be right for you. However, it is a time commitment and financial commitment. Good luck!
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Richard’s Answer

My wife is an attorney, and she considers it a great job! Every person is different though, and you want to pursue a career that you will enjoy doing every day. It is not guaranteed that you will make a lot of money. And sometimes, it isn't worth the money to work the long hours.
Consider the amount and cost of school required. College is 4 years, and law school is 3 years. Even the review courses for the admissions test and the Bar exam are expensive.
There is a huge variety in law just as there are types of medical practices for doctors. Ask yourself what you are good at because there is probably a kind of law where you can use your strengths.
The final answer is it is a good job if you enjoy it, and it is worth a lot of work to you.
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