I'm a law student in Ontario, just about done 2 years out of 3. I absolutely hate the academic aspect of it, and I'm pretty miserable. I didn't particularly enjoy the practice experiences I've had either, at 3 different legal-aid type clinics working as a student in family law, criminal law, and landlord/tenant matters.
I have invested a lot of money into pursuing this law degree. Should I be giving serious thought to finding something else to do with my life as soon as I graduate, or should I stick it out and work my hardest to try to get a paying job in the legal profession, in the hopes that I will be able to pay off my student loan debt?
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posted by spicytunaroll
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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Are the advantages of going to a more prestigious/higher-ranked school worth it in the end? (Lengthy, perhaps unnecessary details inside.)
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posted by sevenofspades
on Dec 7, 2012 -
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Plenty of education, but no experience--how do I break into health information management or roles as a trainer in a healthcare setting?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 30, 2012 -
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I unexpectedly have the rest of the summer off. I want to lose weight, read great books, become smarter and in general be fabulous. Help me maximize my time, effort and schedule!
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posted by JoannaC
on Jul 12, 2012 -
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Lots of life experience/education, not so much work experience. Help me get ready to get a job.
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posted by tokaidanshi
on Jul 5, 2012 -
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Help me make a decision I keep circling over again and again -- interdisciplinary masters that lets me do some cool research now, or continuing to work/exist in desired city and a more professional and/or appropriate MA/PHd in the next year or two?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Apr 22, 2012 -
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What are some jobs that are task-oriented but will still make use of my creativity and university education?
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posted by asnider
on Dec 29, 2011 -
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I'm about to enter the public school profession and am struggling with societal mindsets about who teachers have to be. Can public school teachers still be complex adults when they're off the job?
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posted by billypilgrim
on Nov 5, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a sampling of where biochemistry students wind up after college. Basically, where did you start out and where did you end up? How difficult was it for you to find a position out of college?
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posted by WhitenoisE
on Jun 21, 2011 -
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I am seeking information (website/blog/journal article/etc) that will help me talk about the need for professional boundaries & role definition for staff working in an adult learning environment. Bonus points for info that talks about both the teacher-student relationship, and relationships within the staff team/whole organisation.
posted by MT
on Feb 1, 2011 -
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What are the drawbacks to taking time off of school? On the other hand, have you had a positive experience taking an unconventional route to education?
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posted by karminai
on Dec 3, 2010 -
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I forgot to send a courtesy follow-up e-mail to my interviewer. I was told to expect a decision this week. Is it too late to make things right?
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posted by null14
on Oct 31, 2010 -
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My boss has begun reprimanding me for events that never occurred, and it's stressing me out. In my third (tenure year) as a special ed teacher at a public school; my first 2 years of reviews were excellent.
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posted by dzaz
on Sep 11, 2010 -
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If you have to work a full-time internship, does that mean you have to quit your job?
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posted by KogeLiz
on Jul 22, 2010 -
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How do I break a cyclical lack of motivation and determination and actually move forward in my life?
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2010 -
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I live in Toronto where I'm finishing up a graduate degree soon in a social science area. I also have some experience doing Web design.
Now that I have a lot of free time on the horizon, I want to seriously probe my career options.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2010 -
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Lots of long term projects...how can I keep motivated/ making progress?
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posted by _cave
on Feb 26, 2010 -
14 answers
Should I resign to finish graduate work and so I can find a position I can again succeed at?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 15, 2009 -
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The future of my current job is uncertain (familiar story, I'm sure). What should I do to plan for the future? My background is in art, and ... pharmaceutical training and compliance.
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posted by LolaGeek
on Sep 28, 2009 -
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I'm desperately bored working in the legal information sector and want to go back to university/get into academia, but I'm not quite sure how to get there. Very long winded background below.
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posted by shewhoeats
on Jun 7, 2009 -
7 answers
What kinds of postgraduate programs could you recommend for an out-of-the-box mechanical engineer who wants to make a lot of money?
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posted by rybreadmed
on Apr 20, 2009 -
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Is it realistic to become an information architect in NYC after the age of 40? I'm concerned about the bias that exists in the computer industry and the expensive cost of training for this career.
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posted by thenewyawkah
on Mar 3, 2009 -
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Hi, I'm sophomore college student thinking about majoring in communications. When I get out of college what can I expect when I graduate? What kind of jobs will be open? What kind of demand can I expect? What kind of salary can I expect? Should I think about going on after college for some sort of further education?
posted by AZNsupermarket
on Jan 23, 2009 -
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This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths.
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posted by msposner
on Nov 11, 2008 -
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I have been asked to set up a “Remote Working Hub” to allow employees to work away from the office. Where can I go for more information? Does it work?
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posted by SarahM
on Sep 19, 2008 -
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How do the uneducated make a living? What jobs are available to those who don't have degrees, but can easily fool you into thinking they do?
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2008 -
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I am taking the Praxix II - Elementary Education (0014) this Saturday. Needless to say, I'm a bit behind in studying. The good news is that I am on vacation this week and have some time to dedicate to the cause. Also, I took my Praxis I in November and scored very well, I am looking for guidance on how to study for the inevitable history, science and theory questions that I have not thought about in the 13 years since I graduated college. I did purchase the
REA book, have completed 2 practice tests and am copying the answers I got wrong onto notecards. Does it sound like I am on the right track?
posted by sisflit
on Apr 23, 2008 -
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This year's my final year of my degree. My psychologist asked me if I had any plans for next year. My original plan fell apart, so now I don't really have anything. Hmm. What could I look into?
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posted by divabat
on Apr 15, 2008 -
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Which guy would you rather hire as an engineer - a 28 year old guy who took 8 years to get a bachelors degree or a 30 year old guy who took 10 years to get a masters degree?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 9, 2008 -
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I'm stuck in a contracting loop and I need career advice :(
I'm about to finish up a 9 month contract at a major pharmaceutical. I was on contract for 6-months and got extended the final 3. Before that I was out of work for a few months after being laid off from my previous job. That involved supporting remote synchronization software as well as SQL work. I graduated with a major in Information Studies and I've worked help desk positions in the past.
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posted by PetiePal
on Apr 30, 2007 -
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I'm at a crossroads, career-wise. I don't know where to go from where I'm at, or even where I *could* go. Back to school? Certifications? Keep contracting? Help!
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posted by PetiePal
on Jan 18, 2007 -
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Posting for a friend: How can a Canadian get a job in a North Carolina middle school while his partner attends graduate school?
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posted by BackwardsCity
on Oct 22, 2006 -
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