Yeah I'm graduating high school this year and I'm stuck with an indecision... Should I go to law school? I would have to go back to school for a year to get some university level credits to even attempt to get in, but I have this passion to want to be a lawyer.. Another problem I have is the cost of the law school I have in mind it's University of Toronto and it's about 20,000 grand/yr I don't think that even includes books and I don't have that kind of money to fork out especially in this economy and me being currently unemployed. Plus it's the best law school in the country so the standards are pretty high. Another issue is that I've already picked a job I am interested in being a plumber because I love to work with my hands and I do very well in shop classes. I've already started working towards being a plumber and I don't know which would be better. I could get my education for plumbing for very cheap maybe even free while I'm getting paid for doing what I enjoy. Can anyone help me? I know this is kinda lame, but I just need some opinions to make my final decision to make my career choice. Thanks for your imput look forward to hearing from you.
I'm not an expert, but if you want to get into law school you're probably going to need a Bachelor's degree. If you go that route, I'd major in Political Science, and make sure your grades are fucking good as hell. You can get a student loan to pay for law school, and after you graduate you'll be making a shitload of money (assuming you do well). I have a friend who's planning on taking law at U of T, and it seems like a pretty decent plan. On the other hand, if you're not really sure you want to go down that road, plumbing would be a lot easier and a lot less risky. So it all depends on you. If you really want to be a lawyer, and you have the drive to work hard and succeed, you can do it. If you're unsure, I wouldn't.
Yeah thanks, I knew about the bachelor degree thing and actually if I were to go that route I would either choose political science or pshycology, but I'm thinking about just taking the easier road and doing plumbing now then if I still feel like I need to be a lawyer I'll go later in life, when I'm more ready to buckle down. Thanks for your advice. Appreicate it.
I'm not certain of the legal particulars in your area, but here in California, if you have an undergraduate degree and tutor, doing mainly clerical work, for two years with a practicing attorney, then you can take the bar exam to become an attorney which is authorized by the "Abe Lincoln" clause of our state constitution.
I know absolutely nothing about law school, save that I admire those that study for the right reasons. Toby seems to have a great idea, and maybe working as a plumber for a few years you could surplus some cash to fund your education. Law school is not going anywhere, take some time to explore your best options, clerk somewhere, check out grants and scholarships you may qualify for. If I have learned anything it is that you can always continue your education. This is coming from a 41 year old vet student. I wish you luck and blessings. FN
