Is there a specific area of law that interests you? Do you have an idea of what kind of law you would want to practice?
I came very close to law school myself (I wanted to study Constitutional law) but ultimately decided against it because I didn't really love the subject. I have a lot of friends who are lawyers and all of them told me over and over, "Don't do this as a path to a job or security, only do it if you really love the subject."
I've always loved Law. I was in Mock Trial all through High School and always found the subject fascinating. Constitutional Law is awesome, but I seriously think it would piss me off way too much. I think I would be more interested in Criminal Law.
At some point in school I had decided to focus more on the science end. Originally thinking forensics, then going for medicine. I enjoy my job now, but it's a bit of a tumultuous field right now.
At work yesterday, the doc I work with and I joked that we should go to Law School and open a practice together. It started as a joke, but the more I think about it the more I focus on how it's something I wanted to do since FOREVER. And why the hell not give it some serious thought.
I'm sorting out nursing stuff myself. I don't know exactly WHY I'm dragging my feet on this, really. I mean, it's a good place for me to be and something I can do well. I think I've just gotten kinda gun-shy about everything. (sighs)
But if you're really interested, look into it! Paralegal work isn't a bad choice for getting your feet wet if you're still not certain.
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I came very close to law school myself (I wanted to study Constitutional law) but ultimately decided against it because I didn't really love the subject. I have a lot of friends who are lawyers and all of them told me over and over, "Don't do this as a path to a job or security, only do it if you really love the subject."
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At some point in school I had decided to focus more on the science end. Originally thinking forensics, then going for medicine. I enjoy my job now, but it's a bit of a tumultuous field right now.
At work yesterday, the doc I work with and I joked that we should go to Law School and open a practice together. It started as a joke, but the more I think about it the more I focus on how it's something I wanted to do since FOREVER. And why the hell not give it some serious thought.
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*waves pom poms of encouragement*
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But if you're really interested, look into it! Paralegal work isn't a bad choice for getting your feet wet if you're still not certain.
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