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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I’ve been a lawyer for 20+ years and think AI will take over a lot of the work.  [/b]The tuition rates have also skyrocketed and I’m not sure it’s worth it, and definitely not outside of T14.  Georgetown tuition was between $25-27k when I went and now it’s an eye-popping $80k.[/quote]

same here.
I am encouraging my kids to skip law school.
maybe business school if necessary.[/quote]

What are you encouraging them *to* do, then?

Yes, lawyers who make money work a lot but so do other people who make money in other fields. Most high earning positions require more schooling. So it's business, law, or medicine.

There's masters programs of course which are (IMO) even worse of an "investment". I'm 15 years in my field w a bachelors and I looked into masters programs and the pay would be marginally more...

[b]Most law students can pay off loans within 5 years of working [/b]if smart and diligent. Not every private attorney works 100 hours a week. My partner works typically less than big law and makes a bit less but it's a great trade off.

The real question is how much does your DC want to work, what is their idea of happiness, and how much money do they think they need/want to be happy. [/quote]

Sure, if working in Biglaw. Not accurate for "most lawyers".[/quote]

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