2007-06-27 14:45:37 · 7 answers · asked by angela 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Do what you love. There's no use studying 5-6 years in a profession you're just doing for the money. Just do what interests you.
2007-06-27 15:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with everyone else here do what makes you happy. This is really a question of what you want to do with your life, how much money you want to make and how long you are willing to wait for it.
When you graduate medical school you really don't get to turn around and start making big money. You're going to spend 3+ years as an Intern and Resident where they may pay $41,000 probably less. And after that it's a crap shoot. If you go into private practice and get in with an amazing group you may start making bank immediately. If you work at an academic hospital you might not make as much as your private practice partners but you usually do get other type of benefits such as job security. When you're employed by an academic hospital you are most likely salaried so your pay is not determined by how many patients you see.
But also as a lawyer if you luck out on a big case in your first year or if one of your teachers or friends knows someone in a well respected firm you could be on your way to big bucks right out of the gate.
I you can't decide you could always do both. There are some JD/MD out there and I am pretty certain they make a lot of cash. But they had to put in a large amount of time before that happened. I think one of the Ivy League Schools runs such a program
I hope this helps you a little bit with your decision.
2007-06-28 17:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by pakpunonu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want to be a doctor or a lawyer?
Medical school is much more competitive to get into, a longer commitment, about $100k more expensive.
Law school is a shorter (usually 3 year) commitment, but your earning potential will probably be less. Unless you place in the top of your class or attend an Ivy League school, you probably won't find a job that will pay you the big bucks. I go to a law school in the top 50 in the country, and average salary after graduation is $60k. Doctors can make MUCH more on average.
I can tell you right now, do what is going to make you happy. You don't want to make the commitment of your time and money just because you think it's the "better option" only to find out you hate what you're doing. It can end up being a very VERY expensive mistake.
2007-06-28 13:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by kittybynight9278 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Med school has a better reputation, but it require more commitment (time and money), and you have to work *much* harder after you graduate just to keep your job. You'll make more money as a doctor, but you'll have more free time as a lawyer.
Me, I'd rather get a Ph.D. The pay is lower than doctor or lawyer pay, but it's a relaxing career, and a Ph.D. in math or science is good for earning respect.
2007-06-28 14:38:00 · answer #4 · answered by Minh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are both such a rewarding career but expensive college majors. Medical school cost so much and becoming a lawyer isn't cheap too. There are ways to help you through college such as scholarships ans student loans. Both may take up to 5 or more years.
2007-06-27 22:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by greenburg603 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether you want to be a doctor or a lawyer. I've never had a desire to be either.
On average, doctors make more money than lawyers. On average, doctors are more respected than lawyers. On average, doctors are smarter than lawyers.
Law school only takes three years of your life. Medical school plus internships take up seven to nine.
2007-06-27 21:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In general, if you want to work regular hours and make $ you want to be a lawyer
2007-06-27 21:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by mel s 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋