Is studying law a good idea
I'm thinking about going to university and study law, is that an at all good idea?
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I'm thinking about going to university and study law, is that an at all good idea?
I am in law school and the misconception is that all who go to law school have only one avenue: become a lawyer (we call it barrister here).
There are so many other avenues you could explore. I enrolled because I was working in a trade union and wanted to become a lawyer and specialise in industrial relations. But now, corporate seems more attractive and pays way better. But I do not live in the USA or in UK, so it might be very different.
At this point I'm not even sure that I want to do the Bar.
You can be an attorney or a notary. Notaries are really well paid here and get loads of work.
You should get in a fb group and ask this question to people who are already there.
Law is a engaging and sometimes you'll feel overwhelmed but you'll love it!
Have an older brother who's a lawyer - he advises against it, because employment outlook for people who go into it is fairly dismal. He graduated in 2009, but people these days who go to law school come out to their necks in debt, only to ask people how many shots of espresso they want.