should i get a masters or just bachelors degree in law?

Question

does it matter, if i go the extra two to get the master will i get paid a bit more? isnt that the whole point? what is the point? do i need a masters, is it a good idea? how about a doctoral? Also, after law school where should I work because my friends dad is a lawyer who works in an office in a complex with a bunch of other guys. idk what they do but he gets paid a lot, isnt that what most lawyers do, unless they are like bigtime lawyers? any advice will be helpful. thanks!

Answer 1

You should get a Bachelors in something related to law, then take the LSAT, then go to a law school and get a JD. It's about 3 years of school and isn't called a Master's degree as far as I know.
When you graduate it's not easy to get a job unless you know some lawyers in an established firm and they want you to join them. You can go for some state jobs, like as a public defender, or maybe a corporation would give you a chance without experience, but it helps to know somebody. The potential to make a lot of money is there, but it helps to have some backing or connections. State jobs don't usually start you at a super high salary, but I hear it's great experience, and after you do it for a few years you can find soemthing more lucrative. It's a very competitive field, so don't expect to start at the top.