Bill Reid on starting law school at 40.

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  • Bill Reid on what motivated him to begin law school at age 40 and how he persevered to earn his degree while working full time.

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  • @gunnyjwells1977
    @gunnyjwells1977 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    44 years old. I served 16 years in the Marine Corps. Taught high school for 6 years. Starting Law school next fall. Thanks for the inspiration.

    • @pep590
      @pep590 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great job! I sure hope all goes well for you, my fellow military brother!

    • @MsVoiceOfReason
      @MsVoiceOfReason 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I am 46 and been a paralegal for 20 yrs, strongly considering returning to school and studying for my law degree

    • @gunnyjwells1977
      @gunnyjwells1977 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@MsVoiceOfReason DO IT! You'll have a lot to offer with the knowledge you already have.

    • @SavageWorkouts
      @SavageWorkouts 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Semper fi. I'm a former Marine 1L at 41 as well. Get some!!

    • @gunnyjwells1977
      @gunnyjwells1977 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SavageWorkouts Yuttttt!!!!!! Get some! Semper Fi!

  • @Trucho001
    @Trucho001 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I’m 56 and today I received my first letter of admission.
    Will start law school this Fall and, God willing, will graduate at 59.

  • @jcnlaw
    @jcnlaw ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I had a retired surgeon in my (night) law school class. He was 70 years old and always wanted a law degree. Smart. Humble. Hard working. Inspiring.

  • @davidswann6154
    @davidswann6154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I love this guy.I just turned 60 and I will also likely go to law school and graduate close to my 70th birthday. I am completing my 3rd masters degree now.

    • @wearebosspeople2216
      @wearebosspeople2216  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is an inspiration.

    • @islip376
      @islip376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Any suggestions on lsat prep? It’s kicking my Butt

  • @OracleofDelphiTarot
    @OracleofDelphiTarot ปีที่แล้ว +26

    One of the coolest guys I met was at a previous office I worked it. He graduated law school at 60. He decided to go back at 54. That always stayed with me as I am considering the field.

  • @Pants3
    @Pants3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm 40 and starting this fall.

  • @islip376
    @islip376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Inspiring, I’m 44 and applying next year.

    • @IamYim
      @IamYim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Wow! I’m 44 and applying next year as well. I’m scheduled to take the LSAT in October. Best wishes!

    • @starrebornalpha
      @starrebornalpha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IamYim So how'd it go?

    • @DanieSangs
      @DanieSangs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @keshapresley have you taken your LSAT yet? I'm seriously considering law school, too.

    • @DanieSangs
      @DanieSangs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IamYim how did you do on your lsat?

    • @islip376
      @islip376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DanieSangs yes I took the online one. Unfortunately it’s not the same as in person which has a disadvantage in my opinion.

  • @jntshinga2164
    @jntshinga2164 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This has inspired me...I'm turning 43 this year and I'm applying to start 2024. I believe it's possible for me🙏🏾😍🌟.

  • @FairBeautyEssentials
    @FairBeautyEssentials 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    😊I’m 44 starting Law school too!!! It’s always my dream to be an attorney and everyday the desire to pursue keeps cooking inside me, literally. That means it’s time for me to give birth to my dream of becoming an attorney... I forever kept feeling like I am too old and too late for law school. But this video made me feel so much better. So I thank you for showing us this!!! Hugs🤗

    • @buckeye-pe6df
      @buckeye-pe6df 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 Have you done any research into the legal profession. There are no jobs. Good luck paying off $150,000 working as a Beresta.

  • @jjgalletta66
    @jjgalletta66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    If you really want to go to Law School…DO IT!!! I don’t care how old you are. If you can do it, DO IT!!!

  • @djtangles
    @djtangles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I LOVE THIS! I am 36 and just decided I am going to start studying for the LSAT

    • @randomvideos_658
      @randomvideos_658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's awesome ! I am also 36, taking the LSAT in October and starting next fall 😁

    • @ProductBae
      @ProductBae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too! I’m 35 and starting to studying now. Figure I’ll be around 40 when I graduate. Best of luck to you!

    • @kennypitts4829
      @kennypitts4829 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Still at it?

  • @stevensanders2761
    @stevensanders2761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I am 50 and a 1L with reservation this very inspirational and encouraging

    • @islip376
      @islip376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How’s it going so far? Is there a diversity of age there? Also how did you prepare for the lsat ?

  • @hyojinlee
    @hyojinlee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Very inspiring. I'm 38 and starting this year :)

  • @yotalifepr
    @yotalifepr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I will be 35 this year, finish my bachelor in December 2021. Took LSAT this past Saturday, hopefully I pass it and will be able start Law School next year.

    • @MsBdoll87
      @MsBdoll87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How’d you do?

    • @yotalifepr
      @yotalifepr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MsBdoll87 i think i got enough to get in. Thanks for asking.

    • @MsBdoll87
      @MsBdoll87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yotalifepr you're welcome. i pray you do! Best of wishes to you!

    • @ValiantVisions314
      @ValiantVisions314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bro, congratulations. I'm 38. I'll graduate nursing school in January 2022. I am about to start studying for the LSAT.

    • @DaringDanielletravels
      @DaringDanielletravels 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Woohoo!!!! I’m rooting for you

  • @joeparks3748
    @joeparks3748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I’m 44 year old disabled veteran and father and want to apply to law school this year. This is inspiring!

    • @wearebosspeople2216
      @wearebosspeople2216  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      44 years young!

    • @islip376
      @islip376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any suggestions on lsat prep ? I need it

  • @ProductBae
    @ProductBae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This video and thread makes me feel so much better about being an older adult at 35 and wanting to pursue a law degree. I feel so much better. Thank you!

  • @pickupyocross4llowjesus285
    @pickupyocross4llowjesus285 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm fixing my matric certificate and going back to school and study law. I'm so inspired by this I'm turning 35 this year, by the time I'm 37 I'll be in law school

  • @rosamoreno4794
    @rosamoreno4794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I started Grad school in 01/2021 at age 43 for a Masters degree in Legal Studies and now I am 44 yrs old. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I got my undergrad at age 43. I am paying cash for school but could not afford a JD.

  • @ECO473
    @ECO473 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know the feeling. I was a practicing accountant for ten years when I started law school. I was 31 when I started and 34 when I finished. I had all kinds of fun in law school, and it was one of the best things I've been blessed to do.

  • @elvisocc588
    @elvisocc588 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am 56 and thinking about going back to Law School

  • @firozmallick1307
    @firozmallick1307 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey! All you beautiful people out there, you're doing great. Keep movin and you'll definitely reach where you want to be. I'm 30 and I'm in my 1st year of Graduation of my business administration. Just keep in mind that the 'Sky is never the limit'.
    I get tired of “under 40” lists. Show me someone who got their PhD at 60 after losing everything. Give me the 70-year-old debut novelist who writes from a lifetime of love and grief. Give me calloused hands and tender hearts.

  • @alona724
    @alona724 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish this was longer. Very inspirational

  • @roxannekinnally4208
    @roxannekinnally4208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am.55 years old and studying for my.law entrance exam takin it next year

    • @bassstudent4life
      @bassstudent4life 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good for you. How is it going? You will still be in your 50s after graduating.

    • @kan77r94
      @kan77r94 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go for it

  • @DaringDanielletravels
    @DaringDanielletravels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow! I love that this exists. I’m studying for the LSAT and hoping to be admitted Fall 2022

    • @islip376
      @islip376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you preparing for the lsat ?

    • @DaringDanielletravels
      @DaringDanielletravels 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@islip376 I’m doing self study at the moment and certainly open to suggestions. I’ve been utilizing free content I’ve found on TH-cam to help me become familiar with the questions and learn how to set up each question type.

  • @bebois2529
    @bebois2529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for I am starting to go back into law in my late 30s so encouraging

  • @alexandraoneill4485
    @alexandraoneill4485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the inspiration!!

  • @neojohn9335
    @neojohn9335 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are a great help of inspiration, wow! thank you so much

  • @trishmittelstadt2920
    @trishmittelstadt2920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m 42 and graduate in 3 weeks!

    • @Ladyjojo83
      @Ladyjojo83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations!! I'm 38 and have a great job but no degree. this past weekend, my mom reminded me of a time when I was young, that I was going to be a lawyer. I put it off and every thought about becoming one until she reminded me.

    • @rparchment26
      @rparchment26 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you have a problem finding work because of your age?

    • @trishmittelstadt6502
      @trishmittelstadt6502 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rparchment26 yes, I am still looking for a job. But unsure if it’s my age, the fact that I am going to a different city than where I went to law school, or something else. For reference I went to a top 20 school and have a good gpa.

    • @rparchment26
      @rparchment26 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@trishmittelstadt6502 thank you for the update. Good luck job hunting. I’m sure you will land something soon.

    • @trishmittelstadt2920
      @trishmittelstadt2920 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Z Malek I did. I am working as a deputy DA.

  • @Jcantu562
    @Jcantu562 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for sharing. I'm currently 39 and thinking about going to law school. I do have two young babies (18 months and the other is due in July 2024). I don't want to be an absentee father but I feel there is a pull to law school.

  • @ItzMeNitaBoo
    @ItzMeNitaBoo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been talking with my husband about me starting law school to become a judge. I've been procrastinating because of my age(43) I'm a wife an mother of 11 children. Im a chef now. This video and all the comments are so inspiring. Anyone in Colorado or Utah? Can someone direct me in the way to get started? Good luck @everyone

    • @davidochieng9520
      @davidochieng9520 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Woow that's wonderful

    • @MsVoiceOfReason
      @MsVoiceOfReason 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do it!!!❤

    • @buckeye-pe6df
      @buckeye-pe6df 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      11 kids? That's child abuse.

  • @KUqdah
    @KUqdah ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found this video...these commemts keep me inspired & motivated, as I will be a non-traditional student, hopefully Fall 2024....taking LSAT in September..... fingers & eyes crossed!
    Good luck to everyone!

  • @tarab3746
    @tarab3746 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This gives me hope!!!

  • @AGPLAW
    @AGPLAW 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for inspiring to be a lawyer❤️

  • @trawsoza2926
    @trawsoza2926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is very inspiring

  • @TravelingBibliophile
    @TravelingBibliophile 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is inspiring.

  • @iFrankie.
    @iFrankie. 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ll be 30 when graduate from law school.
    Applying this year and be in next year.

  • @wambuiwanyutu
    @wambuiwanyutu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am 33 years old of age am working to save for my education later on and i want to study Undergraduate in law first.

  • @citrinehills7131
    @citrinehills7131 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm 45 and If I start I will be 46 yrs this year. which means I will graduate at 50 or 51 yrs.

  • @Marchelette
    @Marchelette หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m 39 and thinking 🤔 about going to law school 🏫.

  • @TheHenriproduction
    @TheHenriproduction 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow very inpiring

  • @Fusion_Eli
    @Fusion_Eli ปีที่แล้ว

    Im 39 and about to apply. I have an MBA. Wife and I work from home in SC, both making over 100k each.
    Im stable and happy but need a challenge. Going for it! Wanted to go JAG when i commissioned in the Army in 2010 but passed the opportunity for free Law School in NJ. Nevsr stopped thinking about it, also im a PM for a Law Firm and understand litigation and mass tort\class actiom. Im all about this

  • @playgamepark
    @playgamepark ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TH-cam recommended this when I was thinking about going into law school... Google... is getting too good at this

  • @ktv_online
    @ktv_online ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 36 am applying next year

  • @brettbaker9062
    @brettbaker9062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im 32 but he has the same mind set as me on my career

  • @mystique5168
    @mystique5168 ปีที่แล้ว

    39 and started my BCom degree

  • @mubashirtareen8641
    @mubashirtareen8641 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear brothers and sisters, I need to know about the eligibility criteria for UK law school. I do not belong to UK. Is LSAT necessary? And I am M. A in international relations with 3 years of teaching experience and can be considered a nonlaw graduate. Should I do GDL or a proper LLB course? Will GDL not make me eligible to practice.?

    • @KUqdah
      @KUqdah ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would suggest you talk to a Counselor at a law school or schools in the U.K. to ensure you receive correct information....good luck...😊

  • @drewlsy
    @drewlsy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of interview was that? So short. Is there more? I'm sure he'd have a lot more to say.

  • @jaco5187
    @jaco5187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How likely are you to get a good job after law school at age 48?

    • @joyandpeacefullaughter5307
      @joyandpeacefullaughter5307 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He already had his business.

    • @islip376
      @islip376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      When you are an attorney you can work for yourself.

    • @jaco5187
      @jaco5187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@islip376 Yes, but in law school, they teach you...the law, not the business of law. That's another whole education curriculum.

    • @islip376
      @islip376 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Z Malek not easy doesn’t equal impossible. Get some self esteem and confidence.

  • @ngagenokia
    @ngagenokia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you age out at 40 and over