Question: I recently obtained my J.D. degree. However, my grades were not that hot. However, I definitely feel in retrospect, if I were given the second chance to "redo" law school, I'd be able to do much better. I was just wondering if I had the chance to pursue another J.D. degree, at another school - and thus as a result had another chance to do better and get good grades - would that be a good idea? On one hand, I know what good grades can open up for you - clerkships, increased job opportunities, or a path in teaching; on the other hand: is getting 2 J.D.s a good idea? Is it career suicide? Will people look upon it strangely? Is it just so abnmoral/unconventional that it may be negative, even though you would be able to get better grades the second time around? Just wondering what other practitioners, professors, students, etc. thought about this?
2007-05-31 19:43:29 · 2 answers · asked by Mr_ICB 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes, people would look at this strangely, and I don't think it is a good idea, if any school would even allow you to do it. At the very least, during your first degree you should have learned how to learn about the law, and you can now make up for your deficits on your own. Once you have gotten your first job, very few people will take another look at your grades, and you just need to prove what you know.
2007-05-31 20:18:38 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it...I am in my last year and plan on passing the bar the 1st time...even if my grades aren't the best, they are good, and coupled with a California bar pass...I am going to be "hire-able"...you will waste valuable career time in school if u repeat your JD. That experience for 3 years in the job field will more than make up for your lack luster grades.
2007-06-01 02:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by CBJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋