2006-12-19 06:55:07 · 8 answers · asked by The G Man 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
First off, if you have been accepted to both, GREAT! However, if you are talking about medical school and law school, you are talking about and advanced degree. Not only does this indicate more rigorous coursework, but also a much higher tuition rate for a specialty degree.
Like some of the other responses, I would encourage you to focus on your strengths, interests, and goals in life. Take some time to write down a list of benefits that each degree offers to you and see how the list turns out.
I would also recommend doing some informational interviews. Talk to doctors, medical students, lawyers, and law students. Take the time to learn from them so you can make a well informed decision. I think your question is great, but you will need to determine the "WHY?" of moving on to either path and course of study. Because embedded in both medicine as well as a the legal field are other areas of study. Knowing what you want to do and why will be the key in your decision making process!
Look for more info on both careers at:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
The above link is to the Occupational Outlook Handbook produced by the US Dept. of Labor. Good information.
I hope this helps!
2006-12-19 07:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by professorofsuccess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? Both schools. Something tells me this is a fantasy of yours. If you were in college and were excepted by a law school and a medical school you would have already chosen the area to get your bachelor's degree in (in undergrad college)! Lawyers and doctors usually have pretty different bachelors degrees before they enter grad school, I doubt you could pass the entrance exams into both, but if you somehow did, I'd go with whatever you were previously studying for of course.
If you are in High School and are talking about colleges to get a bachelor's degree at then you should know that they don't really separate the doctors and the lawyers at that point. Some schools might be better for one thing than another yes, but you could always spend your freshman year of college exploring the options.
I'm guessing that you are actually very young and are just musing (either that or you're from another country with a very different education system... I know Europe splits off the technical degrees from liberal arts often but that's still not a "lawyer" school and a "doctor" school).
In that case you should know that both are very demanding majors with specializations within them. Depending on what kind of doctor you want to be you will probably get your bachelors in a biological science or use a school's "pre-med" program. To become a lawyer most students tend to study either philosophy, political science or a "pre-law" program if their school offers it.
You probably have some time to choose but think about what would make you happier in life. Do you like to do sciences? Are you concerned with laws or do they seem silly to you? Are you good at factual or qualitative argument? If money is all that matters to you I'd suggest being a lawyer, not because they make more money (often they don't) but because no one would be shocked by a money hungry lawyer, whereas a money hungry doctor would quickly lose his license.
2006-12-19 15:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by iMi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your passion in life? What are your best life skills? Most people can learn anything they are truly passionate about, but it helps if you already possess innate skills, i.e., do you like debating?; do you enjoy solving things and working on puzzles via research on previous information? do you like public speaking? - these are all indications that being a lawyer may be your calling. Do you like helping people:? do you like studying the cause and effect of medicines on diseases? are you interested in new medicines, procedures, etc. that help people live longer, healthier, more productive lives? do you like being a "rescuer"? These could be indications you might be better suited to medicine. You should really make a list of your likes/dislikes, your assets, interests, etc. and then sit down with a guidance counselor or someone you really trust and decide.
2006-12-19 15:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by candy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a question that only you can really answer. I mean, it is going to be your life, are you going to put the decision in the hands of a bunch of people you have never met in your life?
Sit down and really think about the situation. Try to picture yourself in each career field and try to figure out what it would really be like. Make a list of pros and cons to each one, or make a list of your priorities in life and then sit down and determine which field fits your lifestyle. Also, think about things like career diversity. If you get tired of doing one particular branch or aspect of the career, how easy is it to shift and do something else?
In the end, you really need to make the decision. Research, think, analyze, etc. Remember, it is a pretty major step so take your time.
2006-12-19 15:00:55 · answer #4 · answered by Alysoun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you like better ?
Fixing broken people or arguing points of law with another person in front of a judge ?
2006-12-19 15:02:11 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We know nothing about you, so that's sort of hard to answer.
I flipped a coin for you, and the result was doctor.
2006-12-19 14:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
no matter which one you choose it seems as if you are well on your way to a career as a pompous ***...good luck...
2006-12-19 15:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by techteach03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only you can answer that question! What do you like to do?
2006-12-19 14:59:35 · answer #8 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋