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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting that the one financial mistake so many DCUMers make was made long before they thought about buying a house or having kids -- they racked up thousands in student loans.

I am stunned that so many DCUMers calmly report paying $500, $800, $1,100 a month toward student loans. I can't imagine that.[/quote]

I think my 200k salary makes up for my $400 monthly loan payment.  [/quote]

Of course it does. We pay $1500 together for two law school loans -- but total HHI is $380 and I work part time. So, of course it is worth it! Otherwise we would prob make around $150k total. It is an investment, not a "financial mistake." Its a financial mistake if you can't turn it into a profit. Not taking on the debt in our situation would have dramatically recued our long term earning potential. So, yes, calmly reporting it, thanks. I can't imagine if we hadn't taken on those loans.[/quote]
So your saying your school, not you, is what got you where you are today?  [b]Meaning if you went to a cheaper lesser know school you would be a much less effective lawyer?[/b]  Or conversely someone who is a poorly applies themselves can go to an expensive well known school and still thrive as an ineffective lawyer?

In short, the school does not make you, you make you.[/quote]

NP here but unfortunately for lawyers, yes it does.  It's just the way the hiring market is for lawyers.  Those at the top 10-14 schools have the best opportunities and they markedly decrease from there.  That's not to say that everyone who goes to a cheaper and lesser known school doesn't have options but it's a much harder path.  [/quote]

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