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Old 11-30-2006, 07:37 PM   #1
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Well, I would say go to law school, but I am somewhat biased. I am starting law school June 2007. Yes, law schools do turn out a lot of students, but did you know that only 30% of graduating law students actually practice law? A lot of people go to law school not because they wanna practice law, but because they want the education for other purposes.....whether it is to teach, or to set up a business, or to be in politics....etc....etc. Education never hurt anyone...having a law degree can only help you. I say stick with your plan of going to law school, and then if you decide not to practice law and do something else after you are done, that is fine, too. At least you will always have that education to fall back on!!!!!! I'm going to law school, but I'm still not 100% sure that I want to practice law for the rest of my life. I may just practice until I pay off my loans and then do something else. With a law degree under your belt, the options are literally endless. GOOD LUCK and let us know what you decide to do!
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Old 12-01-2006, 06:33 AM   #2
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I wish I had some real solid advice for you. I don't. I'm 51 and screwed up big time by not furthing my education after high school. Like posted earlier, nothing is ever set in stone, ever! Continue your education and take one day at a time.
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Old 12-01-2006, 09:27 AM   #3
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well I am no help either,.. I am majoring in Broadcast Journalism and well it is a Communucations/ Liberal Arts degree so sorry not much help.. but Ive been there.... you have so much time to really decide just follow your heart..
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Old 12-01-2006, 04:57 PM   #4
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I have to agree with Janet on this one.
I'm 52 and have recently started a new carreer. NOTHING is written in stone, and for anyone to truly know what they want to train for and do witht he rest of their life just seems unrealistic to me.

I've worked in so many different fields that I simply call myself a "tinker" which is where my screen name came from. I've worked as a jailor, EMT, Realtor, Insurance agent, manager in a drug/alcohol half way house; I've bred, trained and sold dogs and horses. I am currently a bank supervisor. I hope I will stay in this job until I retire, but I sure can't guarantee it. As life changes and interests change, jobs change and we need to be able to adjust accordingly.

I know many people who have degrees and don't work in their field of study at all. Rather than putting the pressure on yourself trying to decide right now, I think it might be more helpful to focus on being flexible. If you do what you love, it's NOT work... and can still be a good living.
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Old 12-03-2006, 08:24 PM   #5
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I'd suggest you do more research into the field of law. From some discussions I had this weekend, there is room and even jobs in Texas, in the Austin area for lawyers who share your political beliefs. Not everyone in Texas is true to the state's stereotype. (BTW, thought you hated people stereotyping Texans.) Have you spoken with any counselors or advisors in the Political Science Department at your university, they may have some suggestions. Your parents will probably be willing to help you avoid those student loans if you regain your focus and put in the effort now to prepare for a better future. Wishing you the very best!! And trusting you will make a good decision.

BTW, scuba is a wonderful hobby. If you make it your work, it will be work, not pleasure.
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Old 12-04-2006, 06:07 AM   #6
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I'd suggest you do more research into the field of law. From some discussions I had this weekend, there is room and even jobs in Texas, in the Austin area for lawyers who share your political beliefs. Not everyone in Texas is true to the state's stereotype. (BTW, thought you hated people stereotyping Texans.) Have you spoken with any counselors or advisors in the Political Science Department at your university, they may have some suggestions. Your parents will probably be willing to help you avoid those student loans if you regain your focus and put in the effort now to prepare for a better future. Wishing you the very best!! And trusting you will make a good decision.

BTW, scuba is a wonderful hobby. If you make it your work, it will be work, not pleasure.

Good advice, Marilyn,

I also wanted to say what a cute little reindeer avatar!!! Love it!
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Old 12-04-2006, 06:34 AM   #7
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I'd suggest you do more research into the field of law. From some discussions I had this weekend, there is room and even jobs in Texas, in the Austin area for lawyers who share your political beliefs. Not everyone in Texas is true to the state's stereotype. (BTW, thought you hated people stereotyping Texans.) Have you spoken with any counselors or advisors in the Political Science Department at your university, they may have some suggestions. Your parents will probably be willing to help you avoid those student loans if you regain your focus and put in the effort now to prepare for a better future. Wishing you the very best!! And trusting you will make a good decision.

BTW, scuba is a wonderful hobby. If you make it your work, it will be work, not pleasure.

This is EXCELLENT advice!!!!!!! And you'd be VERY surpised how many firms in the US there are that share your views. I know from working in big law firms for 2 years that most firms REQUIRE their attorneys to do at least SOME pro bono work for the underpriveledged. And if you have questions about law school or the field of law in general, just hit me up. I've been a paralegal for 2 years and I'm starting law school in June. I'd love to help you in anyway that I can.
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Old 12-04-2006, 06:49 PM   #8
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Thanks Janet and Rebecca. Lissa is my daughter. Your endorsement of my advice may make a difference. Thank you!!

Well, 'Lissa what do you think??
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Old 12-01-2006, 06:34 AM   #9
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What about marine biology? You seem very intelligent & you obviously love water & the ocean if you like to scuba dive. I thought I might like to be a marine biologist, but I am terrified of the ocean so not the best choice for me. This way you can integrate your passion into a pretty successful carreer.

Just FYI I am slightly older than you & already done with school & married & still have no idea what I want to do.
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Old 12-01-2006, 06:50 AM   #10
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My daughter #2 graduates from college with a degree in biology this next spring and she's not sure what she's going to do either. All along she's wanted to go into pharmacy, but now she's thinking she wants to be a PA (physician's assistant). She's applied to both a pharmacy school and a PA school and she's hoping that one will accept her. I just wish that she'd get it figured out.

I think that a lot of kids are like you, in school and yet not sure what they really want to do. My best suggestion is to pray about it. Good luck!!!
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Old 12-01-2006, 06:53 AM   #11
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My daughter #2 graduates from college with a degree in biology this next spring and she's not sure what she's going to do either. All along she's wanted to go into pharmacy, but now she's thinking she wants to be a PA (physician's assistant). She's applied to both a pharmacy school and a PA school and she's hoping that one will accept her. I just wish that she'd get it figured out.

I think that a lot of kids are like you, in school and yet not sure what they really want to do. My best suggestion is to pray about it. Good luck!!!
Praying about it is the best advice you can get! And I agree....Pray about out. God will lead you to the direction he wants you to go.
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