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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are you looking at a top tier law school? How much will it cost and how much do you make now? From a financial perspective this does not seem to make sense. Also, while you may be able to obtain that type of job eventually, new associates need to put in a lot of work to prove themselves in the beginning. And you will be a 43 year old competing with 25 year olds?[/quote]

Yes, have done the math. Of course I will be competing with the 25 year olds but he thinks that will be an advantage in a way. So many of the babies they interview just lack basic work skills. So many of the K to JDs need training in work culture and how to practice, whereas I’d only need the latter. Also, I’ve paid my “child bearing years” tax, which while unfortunate, would be an advantage for me over a 25yo female. ☹️[/quote]

He is wrong.   They want people to work 18 hours a day.   Do you not know a single lawyer you could talk to about this?   I can’t imagine anyone would tell you this was feasible.   Go to law school if you want, but not for you to make money.  [/quote]

I've personally had mixed experiences. Some straight out of school lawyers are easier to train because they're more willing to take feedback and don't have to unlearn things.  However sometimes they just haven't learned how to put the work in and flame out for that reason.

Yes, having a 29 year old check your work might feel insulting, but it's just how it goes sometimes.  Sometimes people with experience get stuck in old patterns and don't want to relearn things. 
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