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Originally Posted by Scorponok
Are you a lawyer speaking from experience, or is this 2nd hand information from a lawyer you know?
Law seems like a fun job. I like reading about different cases, and my friends who are lawyers make it seem like a really interesting career.
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If you seriously want to go to law school you need to do a lot more research. There are good books that pretty accurately capture the law school experience. Also, talk to different types of lawyers and ask about their actual daily tasks and see if that is something you want to do all day everyday. Be sure to talk to ones with 5-15 years of experience. New grads may be "gilding the lily' to justify their own choices.
Also, keep in mind you will likely need a 4 year degree to get in, unless you are brilliant and can get the marks in 2 years, and even then the competition to get it is cut throat.
It can be a good career and give you lots of interesting challenges but it is also a grind. Be sure of what you are getting yourself into.
I definateley would not do it again if I had the chance.