I am in my mid 40's is that too old to go to law school? I would have to borrow money. Will I be "productive" long enough to pay off the debt? Am I too old to be hired by a law firm? I have TONS of life experience will that help? I already have a BS in secondary education so would only need to take LSAT and go to law school.
Thanks for your input.
2006-07-30 10:40:11 · 10 answers · asked by mother al 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
No.
2006-07-30 10:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not a matter of your chronological age being too old, 45 is fine. Age is a state of mind.I know someone who at 65 retired. went back to school and got his Phd in Ancient Chinese history at 68 and taught at a University until he was 80. Go for it.
Do you think you have the stamina to work when you are in your 70's? Plenty of people still work in their senior years, especially professionals.Do you really want to do that? I am 55 and I am already tired.I want to slow down and enjoy a simpler life with out stress. but that is me. you may love the challange, the aggravation. Good Luck
2006-07-30 10:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked in a law library at an urban university for about 9 years. Many of our students were 40 +. I would say "go for it.' You never know unless you try. It's hard work- with the studying and memorizing and preparing for classes. Your J.D. degree will be with you until you die. You can do many things with your J.D.-- family law, estate law, etc. It all depends on where you want to go.
It is true that you may be competing with students younger than yourself. But, employers are looking for more than just "youth." They are looking for reliability, flexibility, and maturity. You, most likely, have that.
Good luck!
2006-07-30 11:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by Malika 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not 2 old at all. If your passion is 2 be a lawyer or you think that you would love being one than you should go back to school. If you do use a loan, then after your done with school and employed, and making good money then your already prepared to pay that loan back. Also your not to old untill you can't see, in a wheel chair, forget everything after two seconds, and is forced to quit.
GOOD LUCK! :)
2006-07-30 10:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 08:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is never to late to go to law school. If you have dreams about becoming a lawyer then go for it even though it may take years of dedication to get through law school. Besides you can open your own private practice and retire till you no longer can remember the law.
Read this article and see how much lawyers make:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12939158/
2006-07-30 14:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by Expert Answers™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are confident, work hard, and get a bit of luck you can do it.
To not hop on the band wagon, I would like to say though it may end up being a lot harder than you expect. Don't think people on yahoo answers can boost your confidence AND abilites.
2006-07-30 11:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by dancinginplace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are never, never to old.I know someone who went to law school in there 40s after raising a family.Go for it! It's not going to be easy but it will be worth it.Good Luck!
2006-07-30 10:55:32 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing is impossible. i would say go for it. i know someone who graduated from college in mid 50s. i really admire him.
2006-07-30 10:44:57 · answer #9 · answered by makerunanrk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it , you'll only regret it if you don't.
2006-07-30 10:45:07 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋