Law School

[shiframeir]

I was considering taking a year off between undergrad and law school, especially because if not I would be a couple of years younger than the average student enrolling at law school. However, I'm not sure that I would be able to find a job, as my undergrad major does not really lead to a job without more advanced schooling.

if u think u cant get a paralegal job (which is usually terrible anyway), maybe try to get an executive assistant job? I know there are tons of those available on internet and even frum positions through OU jobs, and that experience should help u in any type of job as long as the exec u work for isnt a shmuck, and the contacts and relationships you make may be very valuable down the road.

[raphy781]

Because all the lawyes are here (and due to the lack of a better place to post this). Anyone here in corporate law? I have a quick question.

[henche]

Because all the lawyes are here (and due to the lack of a better place to post this). Anyone here in corporate law? I have a quick question.

tax

[shiframeir]

Because all the lawyes are here (and due to the lack of a better place to post this). Anyone here in corporate law? I have a quick question.

I'm in corporate. whats up?
Note i am not your lawyer and i'm not entering into any legal relationship with you, and dont disclose any confidential information to me. If i give advice, it will be purely common sense advice based on my experience with corporate matters, not real legal advice. (disclaimer to disclaimer, i have no idea if this works, but hopefully makes clear that this is not a client-lawyer relationship).

[Freddie]

I'm in corporate. whats up?
Note i am not your lawyer and i'm not entering into any legal relationship with you, and dont disclose any confidential information to me. If i give advice, it will be purely common sense advice based on my experience with corporate matters, not real legal advice. (disclaimer to disclaimer, i have no idea if this works, but hopefully makes clear that this is not a client-lawyer relationship).

Screenshot taken.

[shiframeir]

Screenshot taken.

Doh!

[Aaaron]

I was considering taking a year off between undergrad and law school, especially because if not I would be a couple of years younger than the average student enrolling at law school. However, I'm not sure that I would be able to find a job, as my undergrad major does not really lead to a job without more advanced schooling.

Don't take a year off just because of age.  I was 21, and there were a handful younger than me.  My mother began law school at 19, and my aunt at 17.  (My aunt was too young and never really had a real legal career.)

[raphy781]

I'm in corporate. whats up?
Note i am not your lawyer and i'm not entering into any legal relationship with you, and dont disclose any confidential information to me. If i give advice, it will be purely common sense advice based on my experience with corporate matters, not real legal advice. (disclaimer to disclaimer, i have no idea if this works, but hopefully makes clear that this is not a client-lawyer relationship).

Pm sent.
Note you are not my lawyer and i'm not entering into any legal relationship with you, and I won't disclose any confidential information to you. I understand that if you give advice, it will be purely common sense advice based on your experience with corporate matters, not real legal advice. (disclaimer to disclaimer, I have no idea if this works, but hopefully makes clear that this is not a client-lawyer relationship).

[Achas Veachas]

I'm in corporate. whats up?
Note i am not your lawyer and i'm not entering into any legal relationship with you, and dont disclose any confidential information to me. If i give advice, it will be purely common sense advice based on my experience with corporate matters, not real legal advice. (disclaimer to disclaimer, i have no idea if this works, but hopefully makes clear that this is not a client-lawyer relationship).

But will you bill him?

[CS91]

Don't take a year off just because of age.

+1

I was 22 when I started and I am one of the younger ones in my class. It is true that law schools like seeing people with work experience post-undergrad, but if you do well enough on the LSATs, it shouldn't make a difference.

[eliteflyer]

Because all the lawyes are here (and due to the lack of a better place to post this). Anyone here in corporate law? I have a quick question.

I'm in corporate (acquisition and investment grade finance and equity derivatives)

[henche]

I'm in corporate (acquisition and investment grade finance and equity derivatives)

Why not tax?

[eliteflyer]

Why not tax?

never developed a taste for it, maybe in another career.

[Menachem613]

never developed a taste for it, maybe in another career.

[henche]

What do you do?

[prelaw]

if u think u cant get a paralegal job (which is usually terrible anyway), maybe try to get an executive assistant job? I know there are tons of those available on internet and even frum positions through OU jobs, and that experience should help u in any type of job as long as the exec u work for isnt a shmuck, and the contacts and relationships you make may be very valuable down the road.

Paralegal work seems like it could be a good idea. Is there any specific training necessary to become one? How would I go about finding a job?

Don't take a year off just because of age.  I was 21, and there were a handful younger than me.  My mother began law school at 19, and my aunt at 17.  (My aunt was too young and never really had a real legal career.)

I don't know. I imagine it would be somewhat weird to be 21 in a class where the average age is 24/25 with some much older.

+1

I was 22 when I started and I am one of the younger ones in my class. It is true that law schools like seeing people with work experience post-undergrad, but if you do well enough on the LSATs, it shouldn't make a difference.

I also think I would likely benefit  from being a year older/more experienced.

[12HRS]

I'm surprised none of the lawyers are filing motions to change this thread title

[eliteflyer]

I don't think a 21 year old would be out of place in law school. Most students come straight from undergrad.

[Menachem613]

What do you do?

Tax.

[henche]

Tax.

why