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[quote=Anonymous]I've been a middle school English teacher for 15 years and am interested in a career switch to education law. Just in the "what if..." fantasizing stage now. I'm 40 years old with 2 elementary-aged kids. Anyone know someone who has made this career switch? I know a few who have gone the other way, from law to teaching. I figure if I specialize in education, then my teaching years are relevant and not just a complete do-over. Especially in terms of special ed law.

Can anyone speak to the job market for lawyers in the education field in this area? Do education lawyers work for larger firms? for the fed govt? for themselves? for school systems? How much money could I expect to earn? My family would stay in our MCPS (down county) house, so I'd want law school and eventual job location to be nearby.

How realistic is it to gradually take some courses while still teaching full time? We have to do continuing education / professional development courses anyway. Any decent online courses -- at least to try out first and see if I like it?

Any other advice for trying to see if this pipe dream has potential?[/quote]

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