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Is 25-26 "old" for law school?
Curious on what people think.
My opinion is no since the average age is somewhere like 24-25 (or so I read somewhere) - however for those going at 26 you presumably won't graduate until 29-30 - could those "big law" jobs potentially go to younger candidates with the same qualifications?
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Deeeeeefinitely not too old.
I'm 28 years old and haven't even applied...you're totally fine
if skip this cycle I will be 26 when I go. I didn't want to make a whole new post on this but I have been out of school/work for the last 2 years.
Does the LSAT matter so much that my lack of "softs" will be made up for by a good LSAT score? If I do end up skipping this cycle and taking the June exam I will be most likely doing something over the next year though.
No not at all.
LSAT > GPA > Softs, if you wait, take the year to nurture a soft as well! But LSAT and GPA are most important
My gpa is 3.45 can't really change that now. I was in an honors college - should have chose my previous major "journalism" sigh.. I had my son so he has been the priority and when I'm not studying I'm home with him or wheeling him around to different activities.
I'm turning 33....
No
I'm 27 and a half.
I must admit I lol'd at this because I'm in my 40's... ha! silly - you are being silly - go ahead and do it!
I‘m 26 and I will not think things that way.
I am 24 and really wanted to start when I was 25. It looks like I will have just turned 26 when I aim to start. Everybody's circumstances is different. There are people who start when they are 50, I am sure we will be just fine.
I'll be 29 this year and going next year the earliest...
There was a lady taking the LSAT with me Saturday who was easily in her 50s. You is just a lil baby!
I'm going to be 26 when I attend next fall.
It's the perfect age, if you ask me.
I sure hope not; I'll be 49 when I go
good for you!!!!
Ok but your son is adorable!!!! Insert heart eyes here!
I literally saw a woman in her 70s taking the test on Saturday and thought she was an undercover proctor. I'll be 27 when I start and that seems old to me, but that feeling is obviously subjective and won't translate into lack of opportunity in the workforce after law school.
oh wow lol! i was talking to my Mom telling her to go she thinks she's too old haha.
aw thank you so much!!! he keeps me busy that is for sure
that is so funny! Undercover proctor. > @sillllyxo said:
No way! It all depends on you and where you want to be where you graduate. My friends father went to law school in his 50s! It is never too late to get yourself a better education than what you already have. Keep on studying! Who cares how old you are.
No way, like some previous responders, I will be in my late thirties when I apply.
Yay for moms in law school! You are a champ. I'm 27 and have a babe as well, and I'll be applying either this cycle or next. Most law schools look more favorably on post-undergrad experience rather than jumping in to law school at 22. Firms look more favorably on that as well because, frankly, having "real world" experience (whether work or parenthood) makes you far more valuable and employable than a 25 year old fresh out of law school with no experience outside of higher ed.
Side note: I wrote the September LSAT (as a splitter, I'm shooting for an insane score and will likely have to write December as well to get there), so if you ever want to chat about balancing motherhood and LSAT studying let me know! Not that I have all the answers, but it's nice to talk to other moms in the same boat.
Best of luck! You got this.
I'll be 34 when I apply.
YES! messaging you
wow i would have never guessed from your picture!!!
26 is pretty much the average age in law school
These comments are really great - so nice seeing how old others are and having support! I wish you all great luck on your LSAT journey
As many have stated, no - I'm 33 about to turn 34 and I'm considering putting off applications another year to study more for the LSAT.
If you're interested in big law, being 30 or so won't hinder your chances. Could even be spun into a positive. Just understand that your first year peers may be a few years younger than you.
Reading this as a 20-year-old really inspires me. So many courageous stories. I actually look forward to learning from older peers when I get into law school next year. I also worry if I don't have much "softs," so age could be a positive or a negative, depending on your mindset.
LMAO whether it is or isn't don't matter because my 27 year old ass is showing up to law school anyway. They can fight me if they want me to leave.
Hahaha. I love these responses. Makes me not feel as guilty about not studying right now and instead pushing play on this next episode of Suits
24/25 is the median for law schools, these days, at least at the ones I know of. I'm 26 myself, and I've found that taking a few years off was beneficial for a variety of reasons. And I would argue taking the time off brought no disadvantages.
You also enjoy RC you sick...sick....oh god please help me the Judges made me cry! Make me better at RC!!
Same
ROTFL! I'll be 32 when I apply I'll be damned if I let age stop me.
It is soooo good to know your experience guys!
I'll be 33 when I apply, and it makes me feel relieved...
I was worried about it too
thanks you all
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I'm 33 and a bit intimidated by the youth of most people going, but I really don't think it will affect anything except biglaw chances (which I have absolutely no interest in anyway). A graduate at 29/30 is going to be absolutely fine. I think probably mid-30s and up, biglaw firms might be more hesitant to hire because they demand insane hours. But pretty much any other employment option is not going to be a problem because of age.
I've heard the opposite. From what I hear, Big Law prefers people with lots of work experience and older candidates.
I could definitely believe that! But also they expect you to work ridiculous hours and the young'uns are more inclined to that. Might depend on the firm! I have definitely heard of folks in mid-30's+ getting biglaw, so it could also be self-selection. Fewer older folks want it because of the hours.
I am a few months shy of 27. Its been stressing me out that I'm going to apply for 2019 and that so far I have done less in my life than I wanted to at this point... But I am trying to put that behind me. So here is to not letting age matter.