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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've always wanted to go to law school. Got derailed after college into another career, then had kids and SAH for a lot of years. Kids in high school now, soon college. I can afford in-state tuition at local, not very prestigious law school, but would it be worth it to start now? I'd be almost 60 when finished -- what then? I took the practice LSAT and did very well on it, FWIW. I've always been interested in law and politics. I am healthy and hope to work into my 70s. Is this just a crazy idea? Will it be a waste of time/money? BTW, no one wants to hire me in my old field. I'm too old, skills too rusty. Age discrimination is alive and very well. [/quote]

I have a law degree from a top 15 law school, obtained at age 34, and several years of solid practice experience with many strong references. I took time off from the practice of law to care for a terminally ill elder. At 50 I’m trying to get back in and hitting age discrimination everywhere I turn. And I’m only looking to get back into the public sector, I’m not trying to get into corporate law.

Your mileage may vary. If you can afford the degree and just want the experience of law school no matter how things turn out afterward, do it. If you think you’ll be up to the rigors of studying for the Bar exam at almost 60, go for it. (Or maybe you’ll use the JD in other ways - many do.)

But just know that you are likely to hit the age discrimination wall hard breaking into a new career field at 60, law degree or not.[/quote]

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