Law school as an adult??

[Anonymous]

48 years old and now I am thinking about going back to law school. Does anyone know of a good accredited law school online since I work part time with 3 kids? Also someone told me there are some law schools that give big scholarships for working Moms. Helpful when we have college tuitions to pay soon!! Thanks

[Anonymous]

OP please don’t do this. I can make another post about ways to increase your income or education level. There is no such thing as a good online law school.

If you are dead set on going to law school, get an administrative job at Georgetown and go to law school part-time at night.

[Anonymous]

WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU DO THIS?!?

I am not kidding, OP. I cannot fathom why this would be attractive.

- lawyer mom who would do it very differently if given another shot

[Anonymous]

Law school will leave you with six-figure student loans (even after scholarships).

Your kids can get scholarships, go to community college, commute to a 4-year public university (e.g. GMU or UMD), join the military and/or try to graduate college a year early using AP, DE, IB or CLEP credits:

[Anonymous]

What is your bachelor’s degree in? Do you work currently?

[Anonymous]

I went to law school when I was 25, but i went part time (at night) so some of my classmates were older. We had a few who were in their 40s or even 50s and working full time with kids. Some already had PhDs or MDs, but wanted law school for other reasons.

It is a an absolute marathon. It can be done, yes, but not without tremendous amounts of sacrifice. I would only undertake this if I had a clear reason for going to law school, a clear understanding where I would go once I graduated, and an incredibly strong spouse who will be willing to pull double duty on a regular basis. Without all of that? you'll be miserable, in massive debt, and maybe headed toward a divorce.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to law school when I was 25, but i went part time (at night) so some of my classmates were older. We had a few who were in their 40s or even 50s and working full time with kids. Some already had PhDs or MDs, but wanted law school for other reasons.

It is a an absolute marathon. It can be done, yes, but not without tremendous amounts of sacrifice. I would only undertake this if I had a clear reason for going to law school, a clear understanding where I would go once I graduated, and an incredibly strong spouse who will be willing to pull double duty on a regular basis. Without all of that? you'll be miserable, in massive debt, and maybe headed toward a divorce.

oh sorry it seems you are saying online only. I dont know anything about online law school. tread carefully though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:48 years old and now I am thinking about going back to law school. Does anyone know of a good accredited law school online since I work part time with 3 kids? Also someone told me there are some law schools that give big scholarships for working Moms. Helpful when we have college tuitions to pay soon!! Thanks

Waste of time & money. If you don't believe me, then ask Kim Kardasian.

[Anonymous]

Almost certainly a poor return on investment, given the time and cost, and your likely limited number of years within which to actually practice. Your employment options will be limited and less well compensated than those available to graduates of better-known in-person programs.

It would help if you articulate your professional goals and expectations for the degree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Almost certainly a poor return on investment, given the time and cost, and your likely limited number of years within which to actually practice. Your employment options will be limited and less well compensated than those available to graduates of better-known in-person programs.

It would help if you articulate your professional goals and expectations for the degree.

I appreciate the advice everyone - I feel like I have to do something more intellectually stimulated- I sacrificed my career so my husband can start a business so I worked but part time only since we had the kids and I had to take on more duties - I just haven’t been fulfilled with my job so I wanted to try something new - thanks for the suggestions

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Almost certainly a poor return on investment, given the time and cost, and your likely limited number of years within which to actually practice. Your employment options will be limited and less well compensated than those available to graduates of better-known in-person programs.

It would help if you articulate your professional goals and expectations for the degree.

I appreciate the advice everyone - I feel like I have to do something more intellectually stimulated- I sacrificed my career so my husband can start a business so I worked but part time only since we had the kids and I had to take on more duties - I just haven’t been fulfilled with my job so I wanted to try something new - thanks for the suggestions

Start a new thread, people here have really good ideas!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Almost certainly a poor return on investment, given the time and cost, and your likely limited number of years within which to actually practice. Your employment options will be limited and less well compensated than those available to graduates of better-known in-person programs.

It would help if you articulate your professional goals and expectations for the degree.

I appreciate the advice everyone - I feel like I have to do something more intellectually stimulated- I sacrificed my career so my husband can start a business so I worked but part time only since we had the kids and I had to take on more duties - I just haven’t been fulfilled with my job so I wanted to try something new - thanks for the suggestions

Are you interested in law for the intellectual stimulation or for a career change? If it's the latter, go for it; if it's the former, there are other ways to achieve that.

[Anonymous]

Can I suggest getting a mediation certificate? You don’t need a law degree and there are community mediation volunteer opportunities that I think scratch a lot of the same itch.

[Anonymous]

Can you become a paralegal instead?

The legal profession is based on prestige and on the East Coast status translates to money. It will be almost impossible for you to go to an accredited online school and get hired.
Things that you cannot get at an online law school: law review or journal experience, moot court experience, public service hours, ABA accreditation, letters from quality professors for clerkship experience, large alumni network


If you are dead-set, apply for a job at Georgetown Law, and then go to night school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can I suggest getting a mediation certificate? You don’t need a law degree and there are community mediation volunteer opportunities that I think scratch a lot of the same itch.

Do you have a link to a program that offers a certificate?