Thank you very much for your responses, especially those of you that waited awhile to go like I am considering. I read a blog from a finance person, that went to law school because the job market in his field was dwindling (this was a few years ago I think) and he regretted it because of the debt, the time, and all that and suggested people avoid it if they don't want to be in debt. Sorry to say, after that I felt very discouraged and was thinking it was a bad idea, and felt pretty bummed.
I want to give back to society. That and my interest in learning,reading, writing, and book research, made me think it might be a good fit. I can't say that my dream would be to go to Washington and change the world, but being an attorney just seems so interesting to me. There are 3 law schools in my state I believe, 1 is 3-4 hours away, and 2 are private. 1 private is huge and the other smaller, both about an hour to hour and half away. I was thinking the smaller would be my best bet. I went to college at the age of 25, have been out for 10 years, and don't want to coast through life hating it, and full of regrets.
I will look into the legal aid thing, this is a very small town area, so BigLaw probably would never materialize for me anyway, and to be perfectly honest the money is the furthest thing from mind. I just want to be happy. I mean, I make fairly good $ now, (around $60,000/yr) but I'm misearable. I want enough to make my payments, but don't need to drive a BMW to be happy. Another issue I have is references, would need to find someone to do this, but don't know alot of people. My boss is a bully, so would never consider asking him, but what kind of references are needed exactly? Firends or family are out I'm sure.For obvious reasons. That was what kept from folowign through 3 years ago when I first thought of it. I bought an LSAT book and tried to study while out on medical leave for a back injury but then talked myself out of it. Guess it comes down to me and what I do or don't do, but I'm scared of making the wrong degree choice again I guess.