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It is vital to note that you are going to spend a crazy amount of money on the JD, and startin salaries for lawyers are substabtially below IT salaries. Be rea
by warrenm 9y ago
It is vital to note that you are going to spend a crazy amount of money on the JD, and startin salaries for lawyers are substabtially below IT salaries.
Be ready to be paying back well over $100,000 in loans while earning $40-50k/yr
- _1hjn 9y agoI'm writing this from the UK, where the costs are much lower. But you're right, it's still a very substantial investment. I want to do some volunteering and hear from others before I take the plunge.
- warrenm 9y agoI'll freely admit I don't know a huge amount about UK salary comparisons .. but definitely talk to legal professionals you already know - and try to get them to talk you out of it If you still want to do it after hearing all the reasons not to, go for it :) Curious: would you prefer the barrister or solicitor aspect?
- _1hjn 9y ago> Try to get them to talk you out of it This is a great idea. If I can hear all the reasons against, and still feel confident - that's when I know I'm heading in the right direction. I don't intend to make any rash moves. And I'm investigating other options: working for the civil service, for example, or finding a way into a thinktank. These all appear to use similar skills but don't require the large initial outlay. > Would you prefer the barrister or solicitor aspect? Barrister. I do know that's a very competitive path. But I like the idea of working independently and I think I would prefer to work on advocacy. I'm keeping an open mind though.