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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP back, thanks for the thoughts.   This being D.C., I should've made clear that I'm not seeking attorney positions.   I was more of a research/journalist/policy type back in the day and am not qualified for classic legal jobs --now or ever.

I WOULD consider a different career but I can't even figure out how to start that at age 42-43.  Also, I don't actually have a passion for anything new at the moment so can't see spending another what? $20K? $30K?  on yet another post-grad degree.  sigh.

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Are you still interested in the research/journalist/policy positions?  What is the last year experience you had on your resume?  Is it 2005 or do you have something more recent?  If it is 2005, is there a certification course in research/public policy that you can take that will only cost a few thousand dollars (as opposed to a whole new degree).  Then with a new certification, you can start applying to entry level jobs.  Also, on craigslist on the legal section about once a month there is usually a posting looking for people to write for legal/blogging/marketing firms.  A JD is not always required.  The pay seems a bit low (ie, "per piece" or "per summary") but maybe you can get a job like that to start to at least have a more current resume. However, (and I noted this on a previous SAHM attorney post), watch for these posts every single day, and if you see one, apply immediately.[/quote]

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