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[quote=Anonymous]MA in lit. Reading load similar. No exams that I can recall except for at the end of the degree. Had to write a thesis and several substantial papers along the way. Also was a teaching assistant and taught some undergrad classes as part of the program.

JD- Hardly any papers except for legal writing class. Exams in every class. Bar exam at the end.

I would say they were comparable in several ways (you're essentially analyzing and comparing/synthesizing texts and concepts in both, considering how texts are reflective of a point in history, using textual evidence to write persuasively or educate the reader, etc), though the law school exams could be quite tricky.  On the other hand, some law school classes like tax, secured transactions, commercial paper, for example, are very conceptually different. The really big difference is probably the Bar exam. I think if you like history, there are several law school classes that you would find interesting.

BUT, do you want to be a lawyer? There are many skills involved with "success" in law that do not necessarily involve being an intellectual or the most academic curious person in the room. Law firms are essentually businesses that have to attract potential clients and convince clients to hire and pay them.[/quote]

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