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Tuesday, Jun 29 2021

Hey Jennifer M., I feel ya, I think that going to law school is a good idea, not just because I'm doing it, but because the profession is in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the profession is expected to grow by 4% over the next 8 years, which is pretty average but demand for legal work is expected to continue. I would just take a look at what goals you have, like what do you want to accomplish with your JD? What opportunities would it give you that you don't have with your current accomplishments? If your answers to these questions are positive and you have some goals in mind, don't let the fear of "looking for another job" bog you down. Because ultimately, depending on what you're doing, you won't just be finding a job, you'll be finding your place in your career.

Also, I think depending on where you go to law school, career services are available to you and people will be more than willing to help if you ask.

And don't worry about your age, I'm 35 and just graduated with my first undergrad degree and will be applying to law school this coming application cycle. No one knows what kind of things held someone back or derailed their plans, and if someone is passing judgement on your age in pursuing law school, that's their problem. Try to think of being in your thirties as an accomplishment that our 20-something peers don't have, the life lessons and skills that come with age are gold - use them in your application packet and frame yourself as someone of interest and substance in this no doubt bound to be competitive cycle.

Hope that helps!

Sorry for the long post. :)

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