Information on getting into Law School?

[JustinCruise]

Both of my bosses have law degrees as well as all their financial certifications. They have been trying to sell me on law school lately. They have peaked my interest since I don't want to be a financial salesman (which is essentially what we are) my whole life and i am an academic at heart. I graduated with 3 majors and a 3.87 GPA from a top 10-20 undergrad business school (depending on who you talk to) but I don't know the first thing about LSAT prep time or the different "tiers" of law school and how important going to a good one is. Also, I am already 27 so I'm not sure if it would be smart to do this now when I wouldn't be graduating until I am in my 30's. I would greatly appreciate any insight from someone who knows something about it.

Thanks in advance

 

[DeathEatsaCracker]

@)

 

[gmenknicks]

take an LSAT prep class, take the LSAT, get letters of rec, get sealed transcripts, apply to big name law schools...

 

[dakotadon]

I think it's all in what you want. If you're willing to work 60 a week and be someone's bitch for 10 or 15 years in a big city you can make a ton of cash. As for starting your own practice in your hometown, you get a lazy job with a decent salary and you get to be your own boss. I have a lot of friends that are lawyers and none of them are happy. I think it isn't what it's cracked up to be. They all thought they would change the world by arguing in front of the jury. What they actually are is high priced secretaries. But we all gotta get paid. Good luck.

 

[CoachCB]

Go to Med school instead. That's what I would have done if I had it to do over (not sure if I'm smart enough...or disciplined enough though).

You're young. Approaching 30 for some guys seems like a big deal, but at 27 you're really still a kid! I'd say go for it. If you just want to get a law degree look into a part time program. If you can afford to take 3 years off work and go to school fulltime, go for it.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of lawyers....but I guess it all depends on what you do with the degree.

 

[bigtendominator]

Depends on what you want to do. Also, not everyone in law school is 22 or 23. Why the fuck did you triple major?
Many CEOs have law degrees. Are you interested in practicing law, if not then it won't matter if you go tier 1 or 2 as much. If you plan to practice law and don't get into a tier 1, don't bother going to law school.

 

[Enfuego]

JC, if you are as smart as you say you are, you know the process of getting into law school. Why are you posting this?

 

[studmlb55]

JC, if you are as smart as you say you are, you know the process of getting into law school. Why are you posting this?

To let everyone know how smart he is and to make it look like he is on the corporate climb...

Did you even read the original post? All it basically was, was a brag post meriting his GPA, degrees from top 10-20 business schools (depending on who you talk to), etc.

Just another attempt to pad his online rep that he so eagerly wants to build.

 

[festeringZit]

Both of my bosses have law degrees as well as all their financial certifications. They have been trying to sell me on law school lately. They have peaked my interest since I don't want to be a financial salesman (which is essentially what we are) my whole life and i am an academic at heart. I graduated with 3 majors and a 3.87 GPA from a top 10-20 undergrad business school (depending on who you talk to) but I don't know the first thing about LSAT prep time or the different "tiers" of law school and how important going to a good one is. Also, I am already 27 so I'm not sure if it would be smart to do this now when I wouldn't be graduating until I am in my 30's. I would greatly appreciate any insight from someone who knows something about it.

Thanks in advance

Did your bosses "peak" your interest, or did they pique your interest?


@)

 

[CowboyT]

JC, if you are as smart as you say you are, you know the process of getting into law school. Why are you posting this?

His handle is justin cruise

Do you want the truth?

YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH

 

[festeringZit]

JC, if you are as smart as you say you are, you know the process of getting into law school. Why are you posting this?

What do you mean? Online gambling forums aren't the ideal place to find out how to get into law school?

 

[Enfuego]

To let everyone know how smart he is and to make it look like he is on the corporate climb...

Did you even read the original post? All it basically was, was a brag post meriting his GPA, degrees from top 10-20 business schools (depending on who you talk to), etc.

Just another attempt to pad his online rep that he so eagerly wants to build.

As soon as I began reading it I knew what was up. Hey JC, would you like to know what my GPAs are from my undergrad and graduate degrees?

 

[Enfuego]

What do you mean? Online gambling forums aren't the ideal place to find out how to get into law school?

I do get good info from guys on here about stuff but not this topic. It's just a Google search away.

 

[C.P.]

Damn Guys...

your're bustin' some serious balls...

give the kid a break...

 

[JustinCruise]

You're young. Approaching 30 for some guys seems like a big deal, but at 27 you're really still a kid! I'd say go for it. If you just want to get a law degree look into a part time program. If you can afford to take 3 years off work and go to school fulltime, go for it.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of lawyers....but I guess it all depends on what you do with the degree.

I would have to get student loans

 

[PatsFan1283]

lol damn

if Justin posted he wanted to join the peace corps and devote his life to helping others, guys on here probably rip him for doing it for the wrong reasons and wanting attention.

Who cares if its a gambling forum, people post non-gambling stuff on here all the time.

Does he post some stupid shit? Yeah so do most of you, who cares. Let the young fella live!

 

[JustinCruise]

lol damn

if Justin posted he wanted to join the peace corps and devote his life to helping others, guys on here probably rip him for doing it for the wrong reasons and wanting attention.

Who cares if its a gambling forum, people post non-gambling stuff on here all the time.

lol

 

[PatsFan1283]

lol

in all seriousness justin..Gmen pretty much lays out the foundation for what you need to do....

If you want test prep help just ask around and you can probably find what the best test prep is for law school (I know for MBA it is veritas but each discipline is different)

props to coachCb for putting your age in perspective as well. 27 is nothing man, never too late to do something but BTD is right make sure you are doing it for the right reasons otherwise you'll be miserable.

 

[JustinCruise]

in all seriousness justin..Gmen pretty much lays out the foundation for what you need to do....

If you want test prep help just ask around and you can probably find what the best test prep is for law school (I know for MBA it is veritas but each discipline is different)

props to coachCb for putting your age in perspective as well. 27 is nothing man, never too late to do something but BTD is right make sure you are doing it for the right reasons otherwise you'll be miserable.

Depends on what you want to do. Also, not everyone in law school is 22 or 23. Why the fuck did you triple major?
Many CEOs have law degrees. Are you interested in practicing law, if not then it won't matter if you go tier 1 or 2 as much. If you plan to practice law and don't get into a tier 1, don't bother going to law school.

I think it's all in what you want. If you're willing to work 60 a week and be someone's bitch for 10 or 15 years in a big city you can make a ton of cash. As for starting your own practice in your hometown, you get a lazy job with a decent salary and you get to be your own boss. I have a lot of friends that are lawyers and none of them are happy. I think it isn't what it's cracked up to be. They all thought they would change the world by arguing in front of the jury. What they actually are is high priced secretaries. But we all gotta get paid. Good luck.

take an LSAT prep class, take the LSAT, get letters of rec, get sealed transcripts, apply to big name law schools...

solid advice, thank you.

 

[JustinCruise]

Depends on what you want to do. Also, not everyone in law school is 22 or 23. Why the fuck did you triple major?
Many CEOs have law degrees. Are you interested in practicing law, if not then it won't matter if you go tier 1 or 2 as much. If you plan to practice law and don't get into a tier 1, don't bother going to law school.

Why do you say that?