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[quote=Anonymous]Law school career services person here:  Large firms are going to hire "baby lawyers" at age 26 because they are the fools willing to work 80 hours a week to meet insane billable hour requirements.  Anyone over the age of 35 is going to tell them where they can shove those hours.  Likewise, they are going to deal with overanxious partners and insecure associates by doing whatever they ask.

Older grads generally don't land full-time, permanent positions.  And that's what all career services offices obsess upon, thanks to US News.  We've had older students come through and do well academically, but most of them use the law degee in some other capacity -- in conjunction with a previous career, consulting, etc.

OP, you should reach out to the officers in your local bar association and set up some informational interviews.  Talk with them about what to expect, what they look for when hiring associates, etc.  If you decide to go to law school, I would try to get a part-time law clerk position while in school (maybe do law school part-time as well) so that you have your foot in the door somewhere when you graduate.  [/quote]

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