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Minority and Non-Traditional Law Students / Re: Why are you "Non Traditional"
« on: March 23, 2005, 08:35:08 PM »
This is a very interesting thread. Here's my story:
I am 39 but I can "pass" for late 20's. (drink lots of water, don't wear make-up and don't smoke!)
I have worked for 20 years in mortgage banking and feel that I have done everything I can do in that field. I also have a Realtor License.
My BA (1987-economics) is from a highly regarded private college. I completed school in 3.5 years and worked *all* the time to pay for it. My GPA is LOW and that is the main flaw in my application.
I have a MA (2002-education) that my company paid for w/tuition reimbursement. Teaching has been a back-up plan for me, although I have never needed it per se.
Married for 17 years, no kids. 2 years ago I moved 1,500+ miles to a place I have always wanted to live. I figured if I had to wait for hubby I'd never get to live more than 20 miles from where I grew up. We are both VERY independent and we get along great. Our non-traditional arrangement works very well for us, but no one else seems to get it. He was looking for a job in this location, but then he got promoted with a hefty raise. It is his dream job. My plan was working so well.... Now it will be another few years before he could leave, but he says he likes it here and will look for jobs in this region. We'll see. He is thinking about getting a PhD while I am in school.
I don't expect to do BIGLaw, nor do I want to do what you have to do to get big $. I will work hard at school and in the job. I want to work with people (I LOVE customers) and help normal people with normal situations. I am leaning towards Real Estate and Taxation because I am good at it and because that's what I know. I can't see myself as a courtroom attorney.
I think law school will be interesting and challenging. I am excited for the opportunity to meet new people who are smart and interesting.
I have been deferred at my top school, and waitlisted and my 2nd choice. I was offered a rather nice scholarship by a school, but hate to make this decision based on $. I have the funds to pay for most of school, but hate the idea of draining ALL my savings. I am thinking of buying a house/condo while in school - the payments would be the same as rent - anyone else thinking of doing this?
I am 39 but I can "pass" for late 20's. (drink lots of water, don't wear make-up and don't smoke!)
I have worked for 20 years in mortgage banking and feel that I have done everything I can do in that field. I also have a Realtor License.
My BA (1987-economics) is from a highly regarded private college. I completed school in 3.5 years and worked *all* the time to pay for it. My GPA is LOW and that is the main flaw in my application.
I have a MA (2002-education) that my company paid for w/tuition reimbursement. Teaching has been a back-up plan for me, although I have never needed it per se.
Married for 17 years, no kids. 2 years ago I moved 1,500+ miles to a place I have always wanted to live. I figured if I had to wait for hubby I'd never get to live more than 20 miles from where I grew up. We are both VERY independent and we get along great. Our non-traditional arrangement works very well for us, but no one else seems to get it. He was looking for a job in this location, but then he got promoted with a hefty raise. It is his dream job. My plan was working so well.... Now it will be another few years before he could leave, but he says he likes it here and will look for jobs in this region. We'll see. He is thinking about getting a PhD while I am in school.
I don't expect to do BIGLaw, nor do I want to do what you have to do to get big $. I will work hard at school and in the job. I want to work with people (I LOVE customers) and help normal people with normal situations. I am leaning towards Real Estate and Taxation because I am good at it and because that's what I know. I can't see myself as a courtroom attorney.
I think law school will be interesting and challenging. I am excited for the opportunity to meet new people who are smart and interesting.
I have been deferred at my top school, and waitlisted and my 2nd choice. I was offered a rather nice scholarship by a school, but hate to make this decision based on $. I have the funds to pay for most of school, but hate the idea of draining ALL my savings. I am thinking of buying a house/condo while in school - the payments would be the same as rent - anyone else thinking of doing this?
