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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another thing to consider is that even if his grades qualify him for BigLaw, he will face unspoken ageism in getting hired.  Junior associates at big firms are expected to jump when told to jump and do whatever boring scut work is necessary for the case.  Firms know that it will be tough for an experienced professional to swallow his pride and start at the bottom of a very rigid hierarchy, and possibly supervised by a 28 year old.

Of course many attorney jobs let new lawyers take on significant responsibility early on, but they don't pay anywhere near as well.  So that is the trade-off.

This is why it is imperative your husband know exactly what he wants to do before he applies.  Also keep in mind that lower ranked schoolss will afford far less geographic flexibility.
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I think some firms maybe but a lot of people are happy to hire someone who actually knows how to work in the worjforce vs a 20 something that has never been employed before. And I think they recognize you were able to balance family and law school and understand you already know what you are getting into in that respect.[/quote]

Firms like a 28 year old with 3 or 4 years of work experience.  A 38 year old, not so much.[/quote]

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