Realistically, how old it too old to ...?

Mean Mr. Clean

How old would you be in 3 years if you did not finish law school?

Hell, most of the people I know in law school right now are over 40.

krennao

When I was going to college, I had a Psychology teacher, I asked why he taught school instead of just opening up a practice. I believe he was in his early 30's at the time. He told me he plans on doing it but who would want to take help/advice from someone who seems young for the profession.

I think of lawyers the same way. I prefer someone who seems older and experience then I would someone who is still young. I wouldn't trust a 25 year old, compared to someone who is older. It's my preference.

I don't think it will effect you at all considering your age. I think you should go for it.

redvelvetflames4ever

I am in my last year of law school and turning 42 years old in a few months. It is never too late. In fact, one of my peers just turned 61 years old. She did it because it was always a dream of hers, but not that she plans to try to secure work at a top notch law firm. Poster Steven T. said a mouthful. If I were planning on practicing law I would have never gone for the very reasons Steven noted. I have a quite a few friends that are and have been in his position. One in particular is a labor lawyer and he has been unemployed for a little more than 5 years and tries to get work on the side. My goal is to use it in my present field which is Human Resources to secure a higher salary.

Michael B

My wife went to Law school at about your age. She had no problem getting a job afterwards. I must admit that she is fluent in Spanish and that helped her get her job but she beat out several younger people. Sometimes firms want people with 'real life' experience and a mature view.

god knows and sees else Yahoo

Depends on what you want to do what experinece you have and why you want to be a lawyer is it for money or power?
There are too many lawyers

Do the opposite and get a job where ther is a shortage
No 38 is not too old, did you take the LSAT exams, how did you do?

~ Floridian``

Age exudes confidence, experience & trust. I say go for it!

contessaharridan

You'll be 38 anyway. Do you want to be 38 and reaching your goal, or 38 and regretting not doing it.

ANGEL

No, I think if that's what you want you should go for it! Depending on your other educational background, you might have an advantage to the younger graduates. Good luck!

Lex

Not too old at all. Age might have it's advantages when it comes to getting clients.

Getting Stronger Every Day

40 something first year.

anaise

You have to ask yourself, is law my passion? The field is saturated with lawyers so get ready to hustle or start devising a plan that will allow you utilize your study ahead of everyone else in law school. Good Luck!

LabRat

You should do what you want to do.

Life is too short.

(But yeah, make sure you really want to do it. There's easier things in life than passing law school.)

Coco

Age means nothing. If you really want to go to law school, then do it. Don't let the younger people intimidate you.

I am a current law student now, and 29 years old...There are PLENTY of non-traditional students in my classes. One of my classmates is 50 years old with 5 kids and she has one of the best GPA's in my class. She already has a job lined up for next year when we graduate.

There also was an older gentleman, I believe he must have been in his 60's who graduated recently first in his class! He has plenty of job options.

So don't let age be a factor. There are plenty of firms out that want to hire people who KNOW what they are doing. They don't just want to hire young people.

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