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re: Law School Advice
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:47 pm to tigershornets
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:47 pm to tigershornets
If you really want to be a lawyer...Take one of the full rides, study hard, be in the top of your class, pass the bar, work hard
Life will work itself out
Life will work itself out
This post was edited on 1/22/14 at 4:48 pm
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:48 pm to BrentED
There are so many huge law firms in Dallas.. if you can make top 20% at SMU enjoy your 6-figure (base) salary in your first job.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:48 pm to tigershornets
ask someone else other than the OT. they'll just say don't go
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:48 pm to TH03
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ask someone else other than the OT.
Where was the OT in '02?
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:49 pm to TH03
quote:People act as if this isn't good advice. More lawyers than not, if being completely honest, would probably tell you they wished they did something else.
ask someone else other than the OT. they'll just say don't go
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:49 pm to TH03
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There are so many huge law firms in Dallas.. if you can make top 20% at SMU enjoy your 6-figure (base) salary in your first job.
And kiss your life goodbye.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:50 pm to arseinclarse
You should have called me.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:50 pm to tigershornets
From what I understand, if you want to live in/around New Orleans then Loyola is fine. Otherwise don't go.
LSU is great if you want to stay in state although you can get jobs out of state it is for the most part regional. It is probably the best bang for your buck although that doesn't matter much to you since you have a full scholarship offer.
I don't know much about SMU, but how much of the bill does that leave you footing? If it is a great deal then I would revert back to The Ocean's advice and pick U of H over SMU if you want to live in Texas.
LSU is great if you want to stay in state although you can get jobs out of state it is for the most part regional. It is probably the best bang for your buck although that doesn't matter much to you since you have a full scholarship offer.
I don't know much about SMU, but how much of the bill does that leave you footing? If it is a great deal then I would revert back to The Ocean's advice and pick U of H over SMU if you want to live in Texas.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:53 pm to tigershornets
I am an attorney. I would recommend thinking long and hard about going. If you're doing it because you're generally a smart person, but don't really know what to do professionally, I would say don't go. That's not a reason.
With respect to your scholarships, nice going. Take a look at specifics however. What class ranking or gpa do you have to maintain to keep them, if at all? I saw a lot of people get burned that way. A lot of schools are generous with money year 1, because they know that "x" percent will not keep that money in years 2 and 3.
With respect to your scholarships, nice going. Take a look at specifics however. What class ranking or gpa do you have to maintain to keep them, if at all? I saw a lot of people get burned that way. A lot of schools are generous with money year 1, because they know that "x" percent will not keep that money in years 2 and 3.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:53 pm to WDE24
I think a lot of people in various professions will tell you they wished they had done something else.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:53 pm to BRgetthenet
quote:
You should have called me.
No thanks. I had fun. Still having fun.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:53 pm to tigershornets
Would agree that it depends on where you want to practice. Big firms in Texas pay way more than here in Louisiana. Nationally, SMU, Tulane and U of H probably about the same. Think both are ranked in the top 50 law schools nationally. Loyola student typically do pretty well getting jobs in the NOLA area as many are from here. LSU (where I went) prepares you well for Louisiana jobs in particular. If you want to go to Texas to work, I would not recommend LSU. I believe the top two in our class got hired at big firms there, but that was pretty much it.
10 years out now, so some things may have changed.
If you get a top job, student loans will work themselves out. If not, big noose to have around your neck for the next 30 years.
10 years out now, so some things may have changed.
If you get a top job, student loans will work themselves out. If not, big noose to have around your neck for the next 30 years.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:54 pm to HungryTiger
quote:
In my experience, where you get your degree is not nearly as important as where you finish in your lawschool class.
This is also pretty accurate.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:54 pm to tigershornets
Full scholarships are better than partials. Loyola is not as good a law school, but if its free that is where I would go (and I am a Tulane Law School grad). Overall, I wouldn't go again.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:55 pm to Mo Jeaux
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With respect to your scholarships, nice going. Take a look at specifics however. What class ranking or gpa do you have to maintain to keep them, if at all? I saw a lot of people get burned that way. A lot of schools are generous with money year 1, because they know that "x" percent will not keep that money in years 2 and 3.
This. And remember grades are by and large a gigantic crap shoot depending on your section and professors. You can't bank on finishing top 15-20%.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:55 pm to TH03
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ask someone else other than the OT. they'll just say don't go
Here are the OP's likely options once he graduates law school:
1. Ranked in top 20-25% of his class, gets a gig at one of the major law firms working ridiculous hours per week, but pay is great.
2. Work for a small law firm where you're smarter than your boss. Pay is decent and you can advance or start your own firm down the road.
3. Work for the state government; get paid in peanuts.
4. Find non-legal work (usually the best option).
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:56 pm to Mo Jeaux
quote:This is all great advice. Not as great as not going to law school though.
I am an attorney. I would recommend thinking long and hard about going. If you're doing it because you're generally a smart person, but don't really know what to do professionally, I would say don't go. That's not a reason.
With respect to your scholarships, nice going. Take a look at specifics however. What class ranking or gpa do you have to maintain to keep them, if at all? I saw a lot of people get burned that way. A lot of schools are generous with money year 1, because they know that "x" percent will not keep that money in years 2 and 3.
Also, go to the cheapest, top tier school in the area you want to practice. If you are unsure where you want to practice or it is important to have regional/national value with your degree, go to the highest ranked school you can.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:56 pm to SabiDojo
5. Work for the fed govt, make decent money, and punch in 40hrs a week. 
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:57 pm to TheOcean
Also true.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 4:57 pm to Spaulding Smails
quote:I think you will have a much higher percentage with lawyers than almost any other common profession.
I think a lot of people in various professions will tell you they wished they had done something else.
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