I recently earned my second degree in counseling/clinical psychology (March 2006). In the state of CA, I do not have any interest in completing the 3000 hours necessary to sit for the Marriage Family Therapist Board Exams.
Today, I was notified that I have been accepted into law school. I wonder if a law school degree and MA psychology degrees supplement each other?!
2006-08-03 09:15:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
An MFT is an excellent supplement for attorneys going into family law. The problem is finding attorneys who WANT to practice family law. You did not say you wanted to be an attorney, so I will stay away from that area and focus on your question regarding the benefit of both areas of study.
Psychology may be helpful with regard to understanding juries and contributing to jury analysis. A JD is also helpful for those who want to work in high-level administration (i.e., a hospital with your background in psychology).
I'm sure you also know about the American Psychology-Law Society that is a division of the APA. That would be an excellent contribution to the field of law and legal institutions in America.
I am a law student. Law school is a beast and should not be decided upon on a whim, but on careful reflection of your goals and aspirations. Be certain that you want it and can commit. Best of luck!
2006-08-03 14:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Josh M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a person with 3 degrees already and juggling two more, I would counsel you to stay out of school a while and just work -- doing anything. Going to school is a socially acceptable "time out" according to Dr. Phil and I agree with him. Yet there is a downside to this sort of thing: Lack of a social life; a sort of addiction to going to school and anything associated with the university (housing, etc.); and quite frankly, not learning from the school of life, which is really the best school of all. I count myself as part of that group of souls who have been caught up in the "going to school" nightmare. At middle age, it is a real drain on me. Please take some time off to think this over. Law school is no picnic (my cousin is an attorney). I am personally aware of others caught in this trap and I can tell you that many times, they are chronic students because they are running away from something and the univesity is a good place to hide out.
2006-08-03 16:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, why not. Any knowledge you get supplements other knowledge you get.
However, if clinical psycology is your real interest, 3000 hours of work shouldn't stop you. It sounds like a lot, but you'll spend a lot more hours studying in Law School.
2006-08-03 16:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, the bigger question is why you don't have a professional career already...with all those degrees.
What exactly are you running from?
2006-08-03 16:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by Philbert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get it if you want to be a lawyer.
2006-08-03 16:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋