Law school at age 40 to get a government or in-house counsel job?

[Anonymous]

OP, your husband may think that a government attorney job will be 40 hours and then out the door, but in my experience most government attorney positions are not like that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know two lawyers with excellent big firm partner experience in that age range who have been looking for a change for a year now. His problem isn't his field, it's age discrimination.

The government will happily hire lawyers age 50+, but they need the right experience and attitude. I once got a "resume" from a law firm partner that was simply one paragraph on a blank page, and included the phrase "whatever is going on at [agency], I'm sure I can handle it."

[Anonymous]

Has he looked into Certified Financial Analyst or Certified Financial Planner roles? Would not need a separate degree. Many do a 1 yr graduate certificate to prep for exam.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know two lawyers with excellent big firm partner experience in that age range who have been looking for a change for a year now. His problem isn't his field, it's age discrimination.

The government will happily hire lawyers age 50+, but they need the right experience and attitude. I once got a "resume" from a law firm partner that was simply one paragraph on a blank page, and included the phrase "whatever is going on at [agency], I'm sure I can handle it."

Lol.

Bye, boy, bye.

[Anonymous]

Agree with the advice to study for CPA. The credential is very versatile. If he has any interest in tax, there is a big demand for corporate tax professionals, especially international corporate tax.

[Anonymous]

My ex H is a GS 15 non-supervisory attorney but has been an attorney for 25 years and he’s about to turn 51. He makes 191k.

You need a reality check.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has he looked into Certified Financial Analyst or Certified Financial Planner roles? Would not need a separate degree. Many do a 1 yr graduate certificate to prep for exam.

A former PE guy should already have his CFA. If he doesn't, it's not going to open any doors that a decade of experience won't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with the advice to study for CPA. The credential is very versatile. If he has any interest in tax, there is a big demand for corporate tax professionals, especially international corporate tax.

There's demand for experienced tax professionals. OP's DH isn't experienced, isn't a tax professional, and isn't willing to work the grind to become experienced.