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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I need to write my law school note on a health law issue. Do you have any suggestions for a timely or interesting topic?
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posted by AAAAAThatsFiveAs
on Sep 11, 2011 -
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My dream job with the US foreign service fell through. So should I stick with my enjoyable, decent paying but completely dead end job, go to law school or.. figure out a third option?
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posted by skewed
on Mar 24, 2011 -
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I've virtually tracked down my missing/stolen iPod Touch, and have discovered all sorts of personal information about the person who is now using it. How can I reclaim it? [Details inside-- this one's a detective story]
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posted by stilly
on Oct 28, 2010 -
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What should I do, show up to court and show my proof of insurance/pay a ticket OR not go to my first day of nursing school class?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 22, 2010 -
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Getting into law school and passing the bar in California with two instances of questionable moral turpitude.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2010 -
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How is my academic history going to be treated as a prospective law student in Canada?
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posted by Hiker
on May 14, 2010 -
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You're in law school (or have recently graduated) - what online resources/websites do you use the most? Which are the most helpful in terms of research and studying?
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posted by 913
on Oct 7, 2009 -
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My husband is a 1L at a top-ten school, and we have a 16-month-old daughter. I'm a former librarian staying at home for now, taking a couple of classes in the fall. Finals are next week, and he wants me to take care of our daughter full time or take her away altogether. Is this reasonable? Am I being selfish for asking him to help me out an hour a day?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 14, 2009 -
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Posting for a friend: Is it possible to go to law school, find the "one", and have a family, or do I just have to pick one?
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posted by bolognius maximus
on Jul 30, 2009 -
31 answers
States that do not require an ABA accredited law degree to sit for the Bar exam?
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posted by roxie5
on Jul 29, 2009 -
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Should I drop out of law school or stay in? And if I stay in, what should I do so I can end up leading the kind of life I want to lead?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 9, 2009 -
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I've been accepted to the inaugural class of the UC Irvine School of Law. What's your opinion of UCI and how should I weigh going there over other top-25 law schools?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 16, 2009 -
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How important is the resume of an '08 college grad when it comes to getting into a good law school to attend in fall '10?
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posted by haveanicesummer
on Feb 23, 2009 -
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I'm currently a sophomore in college. Will there be jobs for public defenders or civil/real estate lawyers by the time I would graduate law school, if I were to go to law school?
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posted by goodbyebluemonday
on Jan 26, 2009 -
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I'm interested in law with a special interest in science related issues. What do lawyers in this field actually do?
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posted by saoyama
on Sep 12, 2008 -
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Help me figure out whether I need to ask for new recommendations for law school! Would old ones (two years old) be too general if they do not indicate my new-found but serious interest in law?
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posted by midatlanticwanderer
on Aug 16, 2008 -
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I'm looking for information - books articles etc - on how to go about getting into law without having a college degree. Any suggestions thanks.
posted by pianomover
on Jul 29, 2008 -
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I'm starting law school next month. I want to do well, but my study habits up till now have been terrible. How do I become a good student and succeed in law school?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 4, 2008 -
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I'm just about to head off to law school, where there are dozens of student-groups and extracurricular organizations. Which are most impressive to perspective (big-law) employers?
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posted by ericc
on Jun 24, 2008 -
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Anyone taken BarBri to prepare for the New York Bar exam? How much preparation per day do you recommend after class? Is it really bad to be behind on the homework for class, how important is it to be completely caught up? Thank you so much!!
posted by tessalations999
on Jun 5, 2008 -
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I love counterfeiting. Especially counterfeit toys and clothes, cars and other crazy items! I LOVE counterfeiting. I want to explore the possibility of a career in intellectual property law or other careers that have to do with counterfeiting (like: becoming a counterfeiter!)
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posted by parmanparman
on May 22, 2008 -
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Any tips on how to up my chances of getting into a top law school? I'm shooting for UCLA or UC Berkeley.
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posted by tinatiga
on Apr 29, 2008 -
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About to graduate from law school, planned to go right to work at a firm, got a last minute opportunity to interview with a magistrate judge in US District Court.
OK, so I know what the Magistrate judge does, but day to day, what does his clerk do?
Really, anyone with first hand experience (or second hand, even): is there much time to see the proceedings in court, are you doing paperwork all day, are you drafting parts of opinions or just doing research. I know much of this is individual depending on how the judge runs his courtroom, but what kind of year might one expect to have in terms of hours, workload, job satisfaction, type of work, etc.
posted by anonymous
on Apr 3, 2008 -
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Am deciding between three law schools. One school offered me the least amount of money, and that school is lower in ranking than the other two. I do like the school and its location. What is a sincere and appropriate way to ask the admissions people for more (or equal) money to attend their school than the other two I am looking at? What is the best way to go about asking? Advice? Thank you!
posted by paris2000
on Mar 6, 2008 -
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I am interested in pursuing a degree in law. There are no law schools where I live and am too settled to uproot. What do mefites think about online law programs? Legitamacy, practicality, etc? Any suggestions on one over another? Personal experiences?
One other complication is I live in Louisiana (where our law code is a little bit idiosyncratic). Does this affect national online law school choices?
TIA
posted by donmayo
on Feb 20, 2008 -
19 answers
What exactly would one do as a lawyer with a background in international law (specifically human rights, refugees issues, things of that nature)?
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posted by naoko
on Jan 21, 2008 -
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Applied to law school, looking to do work in human rights or civil liberties - but my info base is low. Just need more first hand information. Would love to hear about attorneys who love what they do - or if you know an lawyer who loves what they do. What kind of law? What does their/your work entail? Or sites that can give me further information. Thank you!!
posted by paris2000
on Jan 3, 2008 -
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Law/ Lawyer Filter: I've decided on Law School, but am trying to decide which area of law to focus on once I get there.
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posted by doppleradar
on Oct 30, 2007 -
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Should I quit law school? I was a software engineer for 10 years before starting law school. Now I'm one year in and doing okay (at an upper 2nd tier school), and got a summer internship at a big, prestigious firm. And I absolutely hate it.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2007 -
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Law Schools. Cardozo or Brooklyn? Must decide by tomorrow, and really I am still (somehow) not sure. I'm leaning, but I want to query the hive mind before I commit.
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posted by thejoshu
on Jun 28, 2007 -
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[BayArea Filter] So I'm going to be moving back home to study for the CA Bar at Santa Clara U Law School....tips?
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posted by MaverickX
on Apr 2, 2007 -
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