2007-01-21 18:29:47 · 4 answers · asked by Dan 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'm 37 and in law school now (started at 35). I don't think my age hurt me at all - in fact, I had the option of applying as a regular student or a mature student, which is a discretionary category (taking into account such things as work history and life experience.)
However, I do think it might be a little bit harder to get an articling position when it's all done - many of the big corporate firms like to hire the young guys as they'll work the 70-80 hour weeks without complaining (and, lets face it, because they have the stamina.)
Would I do it differently? Nope - I'm having a blast.
Mind you, law school's only one option - but don't worry about your age - they certainly don't hold an extra decade of wisdom and maturity against you!
2007-01-23 14:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by jazz_bratt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've got the grades and LSAT score, you'll be fine. I went to a first tier law school and I remember about 2 people who were grandparent age in my class.
2007-01-22 11:20:12 · answer #2 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your age doesn't matter! As for how hard it will be? If you're a little bit smart and work hard, you should be able to do it.
2007-01-22 02:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
admissions committees don't care about age. you could be 80 years old and if you have good grades and reference letters and LSAT scores they'll admit you.
2007-01-22 02:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋