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There comes a time in every English Major’s life when she seriously considers the self-flagellation that is Law School. And pre-that, the LSAT. The Admission’s test for Law School.
I do not know if I want to pursue this course of education -- I’ve always had on my goals list a Doctorate Degree though not necessarily a Juris Doctorate Degree. But it tempts me. It sits there like a dragon to be tackled. A seductive challenge. A Law degree makes me lick my chops because I tend to get myself into jams and hubbub so I’d like to have the tools to take my fate into my own hands. Lawyers help people solve problems. I think I could dig that.
Law has always been on my radar. I’d like to say it’s because of my Dad (he’s a Super Lawyer, which is a real thing but sans cape) but I suspect it may have had it’s genesis in the Town Meeting in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Exhibit B. Me without my bike!
It’s not just my dad. Dx is a Family Law and Small Business Attny, my little brother is finishing his JD this year. I know what I’m potentially getting myself into. I don’t know when is the right time for more school, but now’s a good time for me to start what looks to be a grueling process.
I may, already, be in over my head.
The LSAT is in October and I’m taking it to open (or close, depending on my score) the option of Law School. I’m taking a class, but the LSAT material is I think designed to be a great equalizer of intelligence. It is damn near impossible. Here, I show you:
Go ahead, give it a try. And PS, you have exactly one minute and thirty seconds per question.
Think you so smart? Take the LSAT and get cut right back down to size.
This concerns me, greatly. How, exactly, am I supposed to maintain my inflated intelligence ego if I tank on this?
It’s a disaster. I’m not woman enough for this. I don’t need this in my life. I’m sufficiently educated. I have two jobs (three if you include full-time parenting).
But I can’t stop going back to my books because I’m invigorated by the challenge. I can’t wait to sink my teeth in and give it a whirl. It’s like education gambling. Some people run marathons and set goals for their body, I’m setting this goal for my mind. It’s definitely a marathon of a test clocking in at around 2 1/2 hours.
Who knows if it will result in law school? One race to run at a time.
13 comments:
How fabulous! Goodluck... Are you going to post the answers to the quiz?
Good for you!!! I'm completely impressed by your desire to go to law school.
Amazing. I love goals.
I read your blog almost every day and have only commented once before about Misery Loves Company.
If anybody can raise 3 kids single handed and accomplish a JD it is YOU!
YOU CAN DO IT NORTORIOUS!
I agree. If there is anyone who can do it that person is you.
James just finished law school. Despite the fact that he enjoyed his time and we are really lucky that he was offered a great job he would suggest people look into other options because the law community isn't doing so hot right now. But like you said you are surrounded by lawyers and know what is up.
Good luck. You will do great!
Just do it. My dad made me take the LSAT and I got a good score. It haunted me for years because I knew I COULD go to law school if I wanted to, which I didn't. If you get a good score, just put yourself out of your misery and go.
Just FYI, there are hardly any good paying jobs for lawyers right now in this economy. I had a close friend who went to law school and ended up leaving because her law school counselor actually told her she'd make more money in this Computer Information Systems field than as a lawyer. (And that's what her B.S. was in). And be absolutely sure you can pay back those loans! I know someone else who felt like their life was ruined by those loans!
P.S. The school who told her that was the University of the Pacific at Mc George in Sac. So it was reliable advice.
Yes, lots of JD's are graduating without jobs right now. But my ex and I started a boutique law firm in the middle of the recession and I am fairly reasonable about options post-if-I-go. And I'm debt-a-phobic. Just opening doors here, not committing to a particular path.
As a back-up plan I'm pretty sure the circus is always hiring. Afro-circus Afro-circus polka dot polka dot ...
I started on the law school path with the exact same attitude. I never imagined myself actually taking the bar or practicing law. I thoroughly enjoyed law school. Then I failed the bar, twice. I don't regret my moderate student debt, and I love the education I got more than I thought it was possible to love such a thing. But that bar exam will torment me until I die. Or until I take it again and pass the f*kcing thing.
Why do you torture yourself! You crazy. But that's why you rule. Love you.
Oh Lenore. . .don't do it! Too many loans and too much pain for too little gain. .. .I spend so much time consoling friends with Ivy league law degrees and broken careers. . .the law economy is so messed up, and it has structural issues that will take years to address. . .and you're so smart and creative! . ..go to grad school in information design or media studies or rhetoric or game design or film or art. . you'll have fun, learn a ton, and have great options later.
Really, I think you would be an amazing game designer.
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