2007-02-10 14:35:26 · 11 answers · asked by f150cai 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I echo the sentiments of a lot of the other Answerers.
1. If you're not already in law school, but want to go to law school, but aren't sure you want to be a lawyer, please consider your school and finances wisely. The loans and the interest on the loans piles up faster than you will EVER believe. Monthly re-payments in the amount of $500-$1000 are not uncommon. For many of us with large amounts of debt, we have no choice but to practice law now, whether we want to or not (I personally do, but others....?) because it's the one profession that pays decently.
2. So then the question is, even if you do not want to practice law, are you still interested in the legal field? If so, why not go work for a judge? You'll be employed as a clerk/research attorney for a county/city/state, get government benefits and holidays, make a reasonable salary, and have no billable hours! Like the other people said, you could also work as a paralegal or clerk in a corporation, or for a governmental entity, etc.
3. If you flat out do not want to practice law at all, you could work in human resources, risk management, ethics/compliance, etc. I have friends who have law degrees but instead chose to work as recruiters (for law firms), real estate agents and brokers, and mortgage brokers.
If I remember correctly, there's an author named Kimm Walton who writes exclusively about lawyers/law students and career options. Check her out.
Best of luck to you!
2007-02-10 17:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Amy K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know you can have a psychology degree and go to law school. I have a friend who has a degree in World Studies and she was planning on going to law school. Other than that I think just any kind of political science degree. I'm sure different law schools accept different majors as long as the pre-reqs are met.
2016-05-25 07:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't going to practice for awhile at least and haven't started law school yet, don't get it. You will have spent a lot of money which might not come back to you in a different field. I'll be about $200,000 in debt at the end of this, just from law school.
If you are already at law school -- go to your career office. There are a lot jobs, especially in the corporate world that you can do. My career office at my school is awesome...
2007-02-10 14:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jamir 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It used to be that you HAD to have a law degree to be an FBI agent. I don't think they have that requirement any longer.
A law degree should teach you a different way of looking at things. It will help you in life no matter what you ultimately do.
2007-02-10 14:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by plezurgui 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can do anything you want with a law degree!
Jamil, what the heck law school did you go to. I graduated from a top tier law school with only $65K debt.
2007-02-10 14:53:57 · answer #5 · answered by bonnie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With a law degree you can work as paralegal, investigator, police officer, labor arbiter, court assistant and other jobs requiring law background.
2007-02-10 14:40:22 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wall Street firm. You can be an Legal and compliance officer, it is law but doesnt deal with cases.
2007-02-10 14:45:38 · answer #7 · answered by cliffo2027 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look into some government jobs. My daughter works for the DOD in DC, and although she's a lawyer, her job did not require it.
2007-02-10 14:48:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything that doesnt require you to be ethical, have principles or have values and extorts money from desperate people.
Come to think of it thats sounds like a lawyer!
2007-02-10 14:44:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
College instructor, police officer, administrative officer, investigating officer, right-of-way investigator, actor, anything., go preaching,
2007-02-10 14:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by wilma m 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋