Job Security:
The fundamental role that legal systems play in our increasingly global working world is striking. Your training and skills can allow you to stay employed and prepare you for a variety of situations.
Personal Experience:
Whatever your other reasons for wanting to obtain a law degree, don t lose sight of your personal investment in the process.
Bad Reasons 蹩脚的理由
"I have nothing better to do with my history, English, or poli-sci degree."
There are better career moves than spending three very hard years in grad school, going heavily into debt, and then emerging with a degree in a field in which you have very little interest.
"I m good at arguing."
Oral argument is a very small part of law school life and for the vast majority of lawyers, it s a fairly small part of their practice. Additionally, a legal oral argument is quite different from the average debate with your housemate over who gets to choose what channel to watch.
"I ll be making six figures before I hit 30."
Most attorneys do make six-figure incomes, but don t be deceived; they earn every cent. 70-80 hour weeks, mounting pressure to bill more hours, and a lot of research work are usually part of the deal. Even if you decide you re willing to do the hard work, the opportunities to make the big bucks are not always there.
"My family wants me to be a lawyer."
That s a long time to fulfill someone else s expectations. If your parents are adamant about the idea, maybe they should go to law school themselves. Age is no limitation to the feasibility of practicing law.