Should I Go Back to School for a Law Degree?

Considering law school as a mid-career change.

1. Can you realistically commit to 3-4 years of full-time study?

2. How do you feel about taking on significant student loan debt?

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3. What area of law are you most interested in?

4. Have you researched the admission requirements for law schools?

5. How well do you handle intense academic pressure?

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6. Have you taken any law-related courses before?

7. Are you prepared for the LSAT exam?

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8. How would going back to school impact your family and personal life?

9. What are your career goals after finishing law school?

10. Have you talked to any lawyers about their experiences?