Well, I applied to law school so far four times... the first time, one law school did accept me but I started feeling overwhelmed by the commitment so I declined the offer. I was turned down by all law schools, since then, the last three years I applied.
Part of me can visualize myself as a good attorney, but the other part wonders if I'll be swift enough to win cases. I'm not too strong, analytically speaking, and I know that's it's key to be sharp, in that arena, especially when researching statutes and such.
I'm in my 30s now and have worked many years as a paralegal. Now, I'm temping as one. Although I'm single w/ no kids, I'm worried about my future, financially speaking, when I do one day find the right woman, get married and have kids. With my earnings now, there's no way I would be able to provide a better future than I had growing up.
Should I give law school one more try or forget about it and investigate other careers?
2006-09-11 10:48:05 · 5 answers · asked by StarNY 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Only you can answer this, but I can tell you that it is very hard to do this while supporting yourself. You have to really really want it in order to make it through three years full time or 4-5 years part time.
Giving up part way through is an expensive mistake. You still have to pay back the student loans, but you won't have any increase in salary to do it with.
You need to do some real soul searching on this, and possibly talk to someone at one of the law schools about scheduling and work load.
2006-09-11 10:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say go for it! I'm in the same boat!
I, too, am a paralegal and finishing my bachelors this year and going straight to law school. I'm also in my 30's. I've pondered some of the same questions. My delay came from me already being married with three children. My children are older now and I have more time to attend school and a wonderful supportive husband. You have an advantage of just having yourself and not having your family just yet.
In my research (of course what else do paralegals do :)) I've found there are several different types of attorneys and if you feel you may not be "strong" enough to win a few battles in court, don't worry about it go into real estate or patent or several other areas. Also, once you go to law school and work for a while you will gain the confidence you need to win those cases! After all that's what you'll be paying your tuition to the law school for. You can also condsider a law clerk position for a judge which will bring you a wealth of experience on top of your already legal background.
I believe deep down in almost all paralegals is a sincere desire to go one more step and be an attorney. The sacrifice you make now for what a meager 3 or 4 years will well pay for itself in you improving your quality of life and that of your future family. You have my vote - fellow paralegals stick together and vote for law school!
2006-09-11 18:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by CJ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for the gold, God will help you.
2006-09-11 17:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by marym 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you score well on the LSAT?
2006-09-11 17:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never doubt your own abilities.
2006-09-11 17:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by Rance D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋