Awesome! I am 63 and wondering if law school is still something I want to do. Earned a Masters degree from an ABA accredited law school about a decade ago.
I’m a 53 year old 1L…and LOVING it❤️ Getting ready to take my first Final Exams so I’m a little nervous but I’m going to do my best and let God take care of the rest. Class of 2024👩🏾🎓⚖️
I hope your first finals went well! I am 53 as well and researching law school and reading for the law ( WA State has this type of program available). One of my struggles is the cost of law school at this stage of my working life with how many years I have left to feasibly work (i.e. will it be worth the debt incurred?). What led you to decide it was worth it for you? Good luck to you and it is neat and exciting to see someone else my age who has taken this step!
@@sparta8792 I always wanted to go to Law School since I was in high school but life got in the way!!! After undergrad I got pregnant and after my daughter was born I found out she had Sickle Cell…no way I could be a single mother with a chronically ill child and go to law school so I put law school on the back burner until she grew up. Daughter grows up and off to college so I’m about to start studying for the LSAT and prepare law school applications…both my parents got sick and I had to caregive for them until they both passed away 3 years ago. When they got sick I had to scrap my plans to go to law school, at the time I thought it was for good because I felt I was too old at the time. After their passing my Daughter encouraged me to go for it, she paid for an LSAT book…my Uncle paid for an LSAT prep course as a bday gift. I took the LSAT and from there the rest is history…I will begin my 2L year in August 2022. I’m living proof it’s NEVER too late to follow your dreams👍🏾😊
42 beginning my undergrad, with the goal of finishing law school by 55. I appreciate this video, as well as the honest approach of understanding that it’s tough to give advice from a different perspective. :)
Hi! I’m a 41-year-old 1L who just got out of the Navy! I’ve wanted to go to law school for over 10 years and, thanks to the opportunities afforded because of my service, I’m finally doing it. Thanks for thinking of us non-traditionals in your most recent video, Angela. I’m so glad to finally be part of the legal community.
Hello I am 37 years old in my first year of law school. This is a second career for me after doing 20 years in the Army and earning a PhD. You hit the nail on the head ma’am. I find it funny how the younger students freak out about some things and us older folks just watch them and say what’s wrong. Because of my second career I have to commute but that’s part of the sacrifice. I am a full time student also. As for careers I’ve narrowed it down to two for the reasons you mentioned M&A and criminal. Thanks for the video ma’am.
I’m doing my LSAT at 25 trying to get in… it’s always been my dream but I let fear and bad friends hold me back for 4 years I try not to hold regret and resentment towards myself for it. But seeing ppl older than me in law school gives me hope ! I’m really glad I seen this, it’s never too late!
47-year-old mom if autistic twins who has seen more than her fair share of injustices when it comes to special-needs students. I spent 23 years in the general education classroom and would like to go the sped route. Barely starting this path quit my job as a teacher, ready to dedicate myself full-time to LSAT prep. I want to have the power to help other parents help their kids succeed in school.
I'll be 46 next month and am finishing up my Bachelor's degree soon. I'm looking at law school, but definitely hesitant due to my age. This video has made me feel better. Thank you!!
I am 42, looking to finish my undergrad at 46-47. But my dream is to go into law. I refuse to go into debt over it. That means it will take more time. But I figure, what else will I be doing? I don’t want this to be a regret. I encourage you to go for it!
I started law school at 43. I’m a 2L part-time evening student. I work full time as a Financial Compliance Officer. I don’t regret it one bit! It’s hard work, but doable. Go for it!
Do it!!!! It’s just a blip of time you’ll be in school and you have many advantages to being in law school now! You’ll have a full fledged new career to can they mercy yourself in for many years!
@@jetaunwilliams8496What was your undergrad in? I’m a psych major but wondering if I should add on a legal studies or political science minor. Do you think it’s necessary?
look at me at 22, thinking so hard to a mental breakdown because I’d rather start law school at 26 but feeling like it’s better to go earlier at my younger age 😢 smh. y’all are motivating!
Finally! I have found my people. Although this is a 2 year old video, I am happy I have found this video. I am a 36 year old boy mom, in my 1st year of Law School while working full-time as a paralegal at a law firm. It's a lot to handle...crazy!!!
@@TheAspiringBoss Wow, thank you for the reminder. Most of my classmates are in their early twenties so you know... I transtioned from healthcare so it's taking a little getting used to over here🙏 Congratulations! Welcome to the mommies club. My son is 11 almost 12😊
Hi! I’m 32 and currently a librarian. My dream career has been to be a law librarian I’ve been playing with the idea of going to law school for years. I appreciate this video because it make me feel comfortable keep the idea of wanting to go to school. Thank you so much!
I am turning 30 next month and will be start law school part time in August!! We got this 🙌🏽 there is no set timeline on our dreams! We set our own path and it’s time to take the leap but do your own research as to if you want to go full time or if part time will work best for you!
i'm 45 and just finishing up my paralegal diploma and still want to do law. i know i will be in my 50's by the time i finish but i don't care, still going for it. #inconstantpursuit
Congratulations on receiving your Paralegal diploma. I am 35 and I’m considering going to school for paralegal studies. Your motivation and drive is inspiring….Maybe I can go to law school too❤️🐾
@@jaguarpawsrealityvlogshow6844 Thank you so much for this message. This last project is filling me with so much discouragement and your comment renewed me today. Thank you.
56-yo non-traditional student taking my LSAT in October 2022 and trying to start law school in Fall 2023. All that you said is absolutely true. I'm prepared and I'm excited for this new chapter in my life.
I'm 30yo, a 2L, and my advice is to remember to budget for being a student. Additionally, don't let your age hold you back. You have experiences younger folks don't have, so use it to your advantage when advocating for yourself
I’m 34 and begin school this fall. Currently, I’m in Harvard’s Prelaw program and begin CLEO’s PLSI later this month. For work, I serve as a paralegal (litigation division) in an injury firm, as a part-time police officer, and criminal justice adjunct professor. I’ll likely remain in torts after law school and use some of those earnings and my network in pursuit of various public interests, NGOs, and public policy initiatives.
I agree. I'm glad I went to law school later in life. I had the professional work experience, and emotional maturity to handle it better than in my early 20s with graduate school! For you commenters below, this is a long journey! You'll do well.
Hey! I'm 31 and studying for the LSAT right now. I have a Bachelor's in English already, but am working as a server and not in my career. I started undergrad late as well, and haven't had a ton of luck in my main field, editing. I was already considering changing my course and after the events of last year, started studying human and civil rights online. I had a broken hip at the time and couldn't go out to join the protests, so I wanted to learn as much as I could about the issues instead. The passion I feel for these things led me to thinking about being a lawyer, and here I am! I'd like to focus on human rights and public interest law when I eventually get to school. I love your videos; I feel like they're really preparing me for my new path! Thank you and keep up the good work
Hi! I’m a 33 yo. Army Veteran mom of three with an MBA. I’m currently working on my LSAT and applying to Law School for 2022. This video was really helpful and made me more confident in decision of pursing this dream! Most of the things you discussed were things I thought prior to making this decision. My kids are old enough to understand my decision so I throughly discussed it with them. They are so supportive and help me study and get ready for the new journey. Thank you for the video, I’m glad I found you on YT. :)
I went back to University at he age of 37. I am now 38 and my first semester and summer school both have been awesome. I love college! I am going to give the same advice as was given to me. Save up and pay cash for your college and do summer school, so you can graduate earlier. I took two classes over the summer and that is a total of six credits. I do not have a job, because school is a full time job. With me doing 18 credits/semester, I am up until 8-9 p.m. still doing homework. Don't burn yourself out. Take 18 credits each semester and rest on the weekends. For summer school you get 2 weeks of vacation after school lets out in May. Then you have summer school 5 days a week for 5 weeks. Then you get 4 days off. Then you take your second summer school class for 4 weeks. Then you get 2 weeks off, before fall semester starts. Good Luck!
I'm 38, applying for Fall 2022. I'm free as a bird in that I have no husband/partner, kids, or pets, so it feels nice to make this decision in consideration of only what's best for me. Hoping for a career as a federal prosecutor or something else in the government/non-profit arena. Navigating this admissions process has been the hardest part of the journey so far. My undergrad GPA from what seems like a hundred million years ago is not that great & all my references are from employers, so I'm concerned about the possibility of getting accepted if I don't do well on this exam. Retraining my brain/habits from worker to student in preparing for this LSAT has been the Devil. However, once somebody lets me in, it's game over. I plan to kick a** with my grades as you did starting with 1L!!
I’ve thought about becoming an attorney for a few years now. But it wasn’t until I started working for my current company that I have decided it’s something I really want to do. My goal and desire is to be in house counsel for the current global company that I work for. I love where I work and what I currently do but I want to stay there and make a bigger impact 😃
I’m 47 and looking to get into Law. I’ve been working the last 25 years as stunt performer and other positions in the Film Industry Definitely loved your straight talk!! Thanks
In my 40's and recently accepted to law school. I love the "non traditional" term, I usually just say I am old but will use that now :) Working as a paralegal for years, its time now that the kids are grown. This was a great video that gave insight to things I had not even considered- thank you. I think I heard that someone else gets to host Thanksgiving dinner now...I'm ready! lol
Hi, this is my first time commenting. I am a mature student just starting law school in Kingston, Jamaica. I was actually looking for a channel that speaks to this topic, specifically for my region. I was unable to find such channel, so I am toying with the idea of documenting my journey until I am comfortable enough to start a TH-cam channel. Your tips are great. I would put two things in, think about your NUTRITION and DELEGATE, DELEGATE. Thank you for your gems so far.
Hello! Just discovered your channel today, and absolutely love it!!! I just turned 27 in September, and will FINALLYYYYYYYY be finishing my associates degree in May, before transitioning to another school to wrap things up and get a bachelor's. I had my whole life planned out from age 5. Went to A VERY TOUGH private school from K-8th grade, then a STEM program in a public high school. I got all A's from K-12, minus one awful AP chem class. Only grade I ever had that wasn't an A. I worked so hard. But, life happens, and right before my junior year started, I got deathly ill and almost lost my life. My last two years of HS were hard, I was really touch and go for a while, but with alot of help and people bringing my work to the hospital, I still finished with all A's. College has been hard. Being constantly in and out of the hospital for so many years really put me so far behind the 8 ball, and where I wanted to be. I've wanted to just give up so many times. But I finally realized I was putting those time restraints on MYSELF. No one but me was telling me I should have already been out of school by now. I was comparing myself to everyone I went to high school with. Admittedly it's still hard sometimes to see that most people my age are finishing up law school or med school, married, some with children. But I have to keep reminding myself that they didn't have to experience the curveball that I did at such a young age. Watching these kind of videos and reading the comments, seeing that there are people even older than me who are just starting school or going back for a second career, really gives me hope. My goal is to finish my bachelor's and go to law school at the University of houston within the next two years. Thankfully, I'm much healthier now, but still have some chronic issues, and I know it won't be a walk in the park. So, Thank you for producing these videos that are so helpful and informative, and being so incredibly encouraging. I really needed this video today, I was really beating up on myself. Thank you for what you're doing. And shout out to all my other people in the comments that are starting law school later in life, too!!! We got this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This notification popped up and I got excited when I saw the title. I am applying this cycle as a part-time, nontraditional student. You make some great points!
Hiiii! You do such a great job explaining your viewpoints. I am a psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduating with my DNP this spring. I plan to enter law school this fall. I plan to enter into health law. I have a specific goal in mind. Thanks for the vid!
57 yo 1/2023 law school graduate. Just keep in mind that law school is full of people who just don’t understand real life. Just keep your opinions to your self and let the idiots speak so they can hear themselves talk. You will eventually have your voice after law school is over when it really matters.
Thank you for this excellent video! I really appreciate your balanced perspective on how to approach being a non-traditional student and what to keep in mind. I am a 39 year old mom of two and applying for Fall 2022!
Thank you! Would love for you to Chime in and tell us all how it’s going. People usually read through the comments so any encouragement you have for others considering going to law school would be greatly appreciated 💕💕
It's going well. I am a part time student. I work full time in insurance and plan to stay in the company I work for practicing transactional law. I do think that "life" helps prepare you for law school. I also have a grad degree which I got in 2017 so I'm used to the work/school balance. To me law school is more time consuming than difficult. You have to be willing to sacrifice your social life. I have no one I'm responsible for so it's not hard for me. Overall if anyone is considering the non traditional route please make your own choice based on your unique situation but it's definitely something you can achieve if you want to!
I am in my last year in law school as a traditional law student and based on my own experiences as well as being surrounded by some non traditional students, she is mostly accurate
Thanks for the video! I've been working through your videos for the last few weeks and they've been really encouraging! I'm 29, have three kids and start law school this upcoming fall!
I’m 31 and starting to study for my LSAT after working for 10 years as an RN. I’d like to work in risk management for my hospital. Not sure that I would stand out in a crowd since I don’t have any other extracurriculars at this point in my life, aside from also being a mom and wife. Crossing my fingers!
That experience as an RN is certainly valuable and your desired path sounds really interesting. And being a mom and wife is one of the most important roles (in my opinion) a person could have so kudos to you!! 💕
I needed to see this tonight! I’m finishing up my Paralegal Program in 2 months. I do have a young child but my life situation has led me to this decision of law. We will see but thank you so much for this video!
Thank you for this video. I'm in my late 40's and I just applied to law school. I have had attorneys tell me being older does have advantages, we have life experience and most of us late 40 plus are done having children. All my kids are adults and om so ready. Thank you for doing this channel ❤
This is a very well done video. Thank you so much for this for your perspective. I am probably going to apply this cycle or will hold off until next year to maximize the potential of getting a scholarship. I feel that some of the traditional students tend to drum up anxiety about the process of getting to law school. I'm at a point where I'm like "it is what it is - RELAX!" I'm in a completely different headspace than I was 10 years, 5 and now 1 year ago. I'm excited about this next chapter and actually putting the wheels to motion.
Thank you so much and congrats to you! I do remember getting worked up about everything as a 1L and looking back now it was so unnecessary 🤣. Thank you for sharing!
I work in the reinsurance industry and I am 40. Seriously considering law school 🙏🏾 to become an attorney or analyst in Corporate law. Praying for everyone who is considering pursuing their law degree as well
Definitely needed this, it’s good see hear different perspectives. Just started law school and just shy of 29 and I’m glad I worked and got my masters before going to law school.
Thankfully yes. But I’m considered switching to part time because, the work restriction has been more detrimental than benefiting. I’m hoping to meet more older students still.
I'm 32 and just finished my second bachelor's in nursing but plan to go to law school in a few years. I struggle with how old I'll be when I start and finish law school but thanks for making this video as it was much needed.
I'm 40. Been a Case Manager working for The Office of Refugee Resettlement for 10 years. I'm going to law school and specializing in immigration law since I've been in the immigration field for so long and have learned a thing or two interviewing all the refugees and sponsors. Thank you so much. This video really helped me calm my anxiety and realized now that my daughter's are all grown up this path is the right path. God bless you 🙏
I needed hear this I’m 30 going back to undergrad school to go to law school I love your point of view and the angle that you gave it completely makes sense
Omg❤ I am so happy to have come across this video. I have been searching far and wide for people in same age range. I am 31 and feel so out of place with all of the 18 + year olds. I always felt like I am the oldest. 😊 Thank you all for sharing your story! ❤
Much appreciated. I was in the Army and worked for CID then got out and was late getting my undergrad and then I wanted my MPA before pursuing law school at 33-34. I was on the fence and thought about just using my MPA but I want to be a lawyer in government of public policy and will apply this year. This is the only video I found for older people going.
Thank you for offering some info on this topic. I always thought it was crazy how a career based on so much reading and judgement would be offered to 20 year olds. Makes much more sense to do this at 30 and 40 to me. You have more money, time and better judgement(should have).
I am currently a 2L enrolled in an evening program at a law school in LA, which means I work a day job and attend classes three days a week after work. As an immigrant from China, English is not my primary language, making the program challenging but manageable. There are difficult moments, such as the last two weeks leading up to finals and deadlines for legal writing assignments. What I like about non-traditional programs is that I can work while attending classes at night, allowing me to pay for law school out of pocket instead of taking out student loans or asking my parents for money. (I received a scholarship that covers 55% of my tuition.) What I don't like about non-traditional programs is that you pretty much miss all the enjoyable aspects of law school. Since you have a day job, you probably won't have time for guest speakers, moot court, student organizations, and other activities that take place on campus, as most of these events occur during the day. Additionally, many prestigious law schools do not offer evening programs at all, so attending an evening program limits your choices. Also, I don't think I'll be able to work for all four years while attending classes, as we have to complete externships or gain experience credits. Just my personal opinion - if you have a choice, try to attend a traditional program.
This video is truly motivating. As a mature 2nd year LLB undergraduate, I’m planning on going to law school and I’m very excited. I’ve always wanted to become a lawyer but life happened…fast forward to my thirties, I decided to go back to school and finally finish. Everyone’s journey is different but it’s never too late to tackle your goals and follow your dreams! Thanks for this video!
Registered Nurse 🎉🎉 waiting to find out if I got accepted into law school 🎉 I’ve worked in nursing homes for so long and hate the conditions so law school here I come !
My name is peace I am from Zambia and am in law school ur videos have really helped me although is a bit challenging but thinking about u makes me feel very confidante and gives me the hope that I will make it
I’m 35 and have been in the education field for 13 years (was a teacher for 8 years and currently a school counselor for the past 5 years). I have a bachelors in English and a master’s degree in school counseling. I plan on applying for law school this September to start part-time law school in the fall of 2023. Im super nervous i am in long term relationship 15 years, with a dog, but no kids and I’ve already told him how busy I’ll be once law school starts! Im already calling it that someone will be letting me lol! I took the lsat and my highest score so far been a 158, will be taking it one final time and then just applying and praying to god!
I flexed my non-trad background to Kingdom come for OCI. I am T30 with not great grades, and I truly believe that my work-experience (I worked in corporate at the mid-senior level) got me over the hump for offers. I think 28-30 is the sweetspot of old enough to have had some senior management experience (I was a bit older than this for OCI), while not being so old you can't reasonably advance in the big law ladder.
this is an amazing video. I recently just got accepted into law school for fall 22 and I'm 30. I'll be 31 when I start school. although the school is non-aba I still can take bar exam for my state and I'm fine with only practicing in my state and the type of law I plan to practice.
You are speaking to me with this video I am a non traditional student someone who is in the later 30's, however I have no one depending on me which makes it that much easier, the law I am interested in would be two areas transactional law which means long hours which I am committed to do and environmental law. I am officially going in January of next year into law school.
Congrats on starting and sounds like you’ll be able to have a nice transition. I love my #teamtransactional folks ☺️ are you doing part time or full time?
@@TheAspiringBoss Thank you, I would be doing a full time program the school I am looking at has an accelerated program which allows me to finish in 2 1/2 years.
I love this. Thank u. I’m currently doing my undergraduate and think I’ll just take the plunge and go to Law School. I would be considered a non trad student.
Hello, I’d like to go to law school. I’m finishing my undergrad and I will be a non traditional student I think I would be 27/28. I am excited to be a specialized lawyer like you mentioned are a value so that was so nice to hear. My B.S will be in Computer Programming/Information Systems and I want to be an IT lawyer or Ip & patent lawyer. I think it’s true you know more of a direction with some life experience under your belt. Once I figure out a balance so I can be selfish, I’m taking off
Thank you so much for this video! I love your content and your explanations. You keep it simple, personable, & realistic. By far the best information I’ve received in a condensed form easily digestible for quick learning and fact finding!
Thank you for this video. I am 45 years old currently working as a psychiatric nurse practitioner (20 years in healthcare). I have been thinking about switching careers to law. I tried to talk to a couple of people about my decision but they had negative remarks about it which made me question if I am making the right decision.
So awesome I’m also in the education field! I was a teacher for 8 years and currently a school counselor for the past 5 years. What type of law do you plan on going into? Have you already started law school?
I’m somehow a non-traditional non-traditional student. I didn’t switch careers. I just worked for a few years and had a family before I ever started undergrad so now I’m going straight from undergrad to law school at 27 with a child and I can’t ever seem to find anyone else in the same position
Ok, I will be as brief as possible. I have entertained the notion of possibly going to law school. But here are the facts, I live here in Mississippi, where there are only two law schools - MC Law and Ole Miss Law. I have never considered going to law school before now. Here are some pertinent facts: my undergraduate GPA is 2.6 from Miss. State University. I have obtained three master's degrees since graduating from MSU. First, Master of Science in Management from Belhaven University. Second, an MBA from LSU at Shreveport. Third, a Master of Accountancy from the University of Scranton. Currently, I am enrolled in a WashU to earn a Master of Legal Studies in Regulatory Compliance. Yeah, I know that I am a glutton for punishment with all the schools I have been to. But, if anyone of you have ever been to Mississippi, you would recognize that there is nothing here except poverty and despair. I am 44 years old and married. I have never taken the LSAT. MY QUESTION IS: EVEN THOUGH MY UNDERGRADUATE GPA IS WEAK. STILL, WITH WILL ALL THESE MASTER'S DEGREES I HAVE EARNED HELP SHOW THE ADMISSIONS COUNCIL HOW HARD I WORK, OR DOES THE ADMISSISSION COUNCIL STRICTLY LOOK AT UNDERGRADUATE GPA?
I’m 32 and honestly I wanted to do it right after college but at that time I was so tired of school lol. I know I’m old now and would be about 35 or so once I finished (if I started this year) so that has made me kinda nervous.
such an inspirational video!! Eye surgeon here with applications out for the 2025/ 2026 fall JD start. You gave me a boost of hope with this video. Thanks!
I started ASU law school at age 43 in Spring 2021 and now I am 44 in Fall 2021 but I am doing the MLS because I am paying cash for school and cannot afford a 6 figure degree and I refuse to go into debt and get loans and I can tell you it’s hard. 🤷🏻♀️ MLS students never get the opportunities or internships that JD students get. 😔 I can only go P/T so I won’t complete my Masters program in Legal Studies until 12/2022. The struggle is real.
Thank you for sharing this! Yes the debt load for law school is insanely expensive. Glad you found a program that works for you though. December 22 will be here in no time!!!! ☺️
This video was helpful for me as well because I am a senior in undergrad and I plan to attend law school in Fall 2022 and I will only be 20. I am nervous about everyone being older than me but I feel like if I don't go now then I never will.
Congrats on your journey! Your feelings are similar to mine. I was afraid that If I didn’t go straight through I might get too comfortable and settled and not go Back. Good luck in your journey!!
Would love to pick your brain on how to pursue law after the military, 35 and retiring in 3 years from the military but not sure where to start. I know I have military educational benefits, and a passion to do law but that’s about it at the moment.
I am 57 years old hoping to pass my.law entrance next year to go back to law school i fail the entrance exam 3 times hope to pass it next taking my time this time to pass it this time. Thanks for the video
Timely video! I recently retired after 20 yrs in the Air Force. I’m current enrolled in school to complete my Bachelors. I’m nervous about going to law school even though it’s been a life long dream. The workload, I can handle. I’m just concerned about taking on so much debt at 39 (almost 40 😬). Is there a particular bachelors degree that feeds in to Law better than others (I.e English or Business)?
You should try either Economic or Philosophy. If you think about it every economical decision that is made has a legal component to it. The same can be said about philosophy. I also recalled reading a report somewhere that student that well well on the LSAT are students that have majored in philosophy.
I am proud of you. I am 72 and plan on starting in January 22’. It a long story.
You got this!😊
Awesome! I am 63 and wondering if law school is still something I want to do. Earned a Masters degree from an ABA accredited law school about a decade ago.
It doesn’t matter the story just go for it. I’m rooting for you and you will succeed. Wishing you all the best from NC ❤️🙏🏽
That's awesome!!!
Awesome keep us updated!
I’m a 53 year old 1L…and LOVING it❤️
Getting ready to take my first Final Exams so I’m a little nervous but I’m going to do my best and let God take care of the rest. Class of 2024👩🏾🎓⚖️
I hope your first finals went well! I am 53 as well and researching law school and reading for the law ( WA State has this type of program available). One of my struggles is the cost of law school at this stage of my working life with how many years I have left to feasibly work (i.e. will it be worth the debt incurred?). What led you to decide it was worth it for you? Good luck to you and it is neat and exciting to see someone else my age who has taken this step!
Wow this just gave me hope!! Here I am 30 thinking I’m tooo old! Thank you!!
I’m 35 And have been told by many I’m too old to he trying to change careers
@@sparta8792 I always wanted to go to Law School since I was in high school but life got in the way!!! After undergrad I got pregnant and after my daughter was born I found out she had Sickle Cell…no way I could be a single mother with a chronically ill child and go to law school so I put law school on the back burner until she grew up. Daughter grows up and off to college so I’m about to start studying for the LSAT and prepare law school applications…both my parents got sick and I had to caregive for them until they both passed away 3 years ago. When they got sick I had to scrap my plans to go to law school, at the time I thought it was for good because I felt I was too old at the time. After their passing my Daughter encouraged me to go for it, she paid for an LSAT book…my Uncle paid for an LSAT prep course as a bday gift. I took the LSAT and from there the rest is history…I will begin my 2L year in August 2022. I’m living proof it’s NEVER too late to follow your dreams👍🏾😊
@@bryangomez1384 never too old and don’t let anyone tell you you are!!!!
45. Retired Marine. Former school teacher. Headed to Law School next year.
How's pursuing your degree going?
This is my sign to go back for my Law Degree. 🎉❤ Thank You.
@@MsVoiceOfReason God bless!
I'm currently a teacher and thinking about law school. How's it going for you so far?
I’m 30 and just got accepted into law school. After 5 years in tech, I decided to go back and pursue law. I’m excited!
would love to learn more about your experience!!
42 beginning my undergrad, with the goal of finishing law school by 55. I appreciate this video, as well as the honest approach of understanding that it’s tough to give advice from a different perspective. :)
Good for you!! Kick ass! :)
Same! Good luck to you.
Hi! I’m a 41-year-old 1L who just got out of the Navy! I’ve wanted to go to law school for over 10 years and, thanks to the opportunities afforded because of my service, I’m finally doing it. Thanks for thinking of us non-traditionals in your most recent video, Angela. I’m so glad to finally be part of the legal community.
Hello there! Thank you so much for serving and welcome to the legal community!!! Good luck on your journey!!
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Hello I am 37 years old in my first year of law school. This is a second career for me after doing 20 years in the Army and earning a PhD. You hit the nail on the head ma’am. I find it funny how the younger students freak out about some things and us older folks just watch them and say what’s wrong. Because of my second career I have to commute but that’s part of the sacrifice. I am a full time student also. As for careers I’ve narrowed it down to two for the reasons you mentioned M&A and criminal. Thanks for the video ma’am.
Thanks for watching and thanks for serving!!! Show them youngins how it’s done!! I wish you the best of luck in whichever path you choose!!
That’s amazing! How’s your first year going?
@@TheAspiringBossWhat does M&A mean
I’m doing my LSAT at 25 trying to get in… it’s always been my dream but I let fear and bad friends hold me back for 4 years I try not to hold regret and resentment towards myself for it. But seeing ppl older than me in law school gives me hope ! I’m really glad I seen this, it’s never too late!
47-year-old mom if autistic twins who has seen more than her fair share of injustices when it comes to special-needs students. I spent 23 years in the general education classroom and would like to go the sped route. Barely starting this path quit my job as a teacher, ready to dedicate myself full-time to LSAT prep. I want to have the power to help other parents help their kids succeed in school.
I'll be 46 next month and am finishing up my Bachelor's degree soon. I'm looking at law school, but definitely hesitant due to my age. This video has made me feel better. Thank you!!
I am 42, looking to finish my undergrad at 46-47. But my dream is to go into law. I refuse to go into debt over it. That means it will take more time. But I figure, what else will I be doing? I don’t want this to be a regret. I encourage you to go for it!
I started law school at 43. I’m a 2L part-time evening student. I work full time as a Financial Compliance Officer. I don’t regret it one bit! It’s hard work, but doable. Go for it!
@@jetaunwilliams8496 Thank you, these comments are so comforting and motivating.
Do it!!!! It’s just a blip of time you’ll be in school and you have many advantages to being in law school now! You’ll have a full fledged new career to can they mercy yourself in for many years!
@@jetaunwilliams8496What was your undergrad in? I’m a psych major but wondering if I should add on a legal studies or political science minor. Do you think it’s necessary?
look at me at 22, thinking so hard to a mental breakdown because I’d rather start law school at 26 but feeling like it’s better to go earlier at my younger age 😢 smh. y’all are motivating!
Finally! I have found my people. Although this is a 2 year old video, I am happy I have found this video. I am a 36 year old boy mom, in my 1st year of Law School while working full-time as a paralegal at a law firm. It's a lot to handle...crazy!!!
Welcome!!! And that is a lot! You’ve got this and just remember to give yourself grace! New boy mom her (6 months)! How old is yours?
@@TheAspiringBoss Wow, thank you for the reminder. Most of my classmates are in their early twenties so you know... I transtioned from healthcare so it's taking a little getting used to over here🙏
Congratulations! Welcome to the mommies club. My son is 11 almost 12😊
Mommy lookin 👀nice too 😮
Hi! I’m 32 and currently a librarian. My dream career has been to be a law librarian I’ve been playing with the idea of going to law school for years. I appreciate this video because it make me feel comfortable keep the idea of wanting to go to school. Thank you so much!
Hello thanks for watching! Law librarians are a god send and i used them a lot during my 1st year!! Good luck on your journey!!
I am turning 30 next month and will be start law school part time in August!! We got this 🙌🏽 there is no set timeline on our dreams! We set our own path and it’s time to take the leap but do your own research as to if you want to go full time or if part time will work best for you!
Im 31, I’ll be 32 in a few months. Im excited 😊
i'm 45 and just finishing up my paralegal diploma and still want to do law. i know i will be in my 50's by the time i finish but i don't care, still going for it. #inconstantpursuit
Congratulations on receiving your Paralegal diploma. I am 35 and I’m considering going to school for paralegal studies. Your motivation and drive is inspiring….Maybe I can go to law school too❤️🐾
@@jaguarpawsrealityvlogshow6844 Thank you so much for this message. This last project is filling me with so much discouragement and your comment renewed me today. Thank you.
Me too
I AM 36 AND WILL BE STARTING AUGUST 2024
A law degree is super useful, even if you don’t become a lawyer.
Wholeheartedly agree; however, I would want to take and pass the bar even if I didn't plan to practice law in the traditional manner.
56-yo non-traditional student taking my LSAT in October 2022 and trying to start law school in Fall 2023. All that you said is absolutely true. I'm prepared and I'm excited for this new chapter in my life.
Did u start law sch?
I'm 54 and I'm wondering if I can still do it
I am in the process of applying for 2022.
Will be taking the LSAT for the 4th time in October.
I am 51 and a nurse Paralegal at this time.
Nice, congrats on taking that next step!!!
Thank you so much!
@@jennifertodd4132 Oh wow, keep at it!.
I'm 30yo, a 2L, and my advice is to remember to budget for being a student. Additionally, don't let your age hold you back. You have experiences younger folks don't have, so use it to your advantage when advocating for yourself
Yessss great advice! Thank you for sharing!!
How do you budget?
I’m 34 and begin school this fall. Currently, I’m in Harvard’s Prelaw program and begin CLEO’s PLSI later this month.
For work, I serve as a paralegal (litigation division) in an injury firm, as a part-time police officer, and criminal justice adjunct professor.
I’ll likely remain in torts after law school and use some of those earnings and my network in pursuit of various public interests, NGOs, and public policy initiatives.
I'm. 55 m going to law school. after I get my GED, college, and bachelors. I will be an attorney. No rush!
I agree. I'm glad I went to law school later in life. I had the professional work experience, and emotional maturity to handle it better than in my early 20s with graduate school!
For you commenters below, this is a long journey! You'll do well.
Hey! I'm 31 and studying for the LSAT right now. I have a Bachelor's in English already, but am working as a server and not in my career. I started undergrad late as well, and haven't had a ton of luck in my main field, editing. I was already considering changing my course and after the events of last year, started studying human and civil rights online. I had a broken hip at the time and couldn't go out to join the protests, so I wanted to learn as much as I could about the issues instead. The passion I feel for these things led me to thinking about being a lawyer, and here I am! I'd like to focus on human rights and public interest law when I eventually get to school. I love your videos; I feel like they're really preparing me for my new path! Thank you and keep up the good work
Thank you so much! Congrats on starting your legal journey and good luck 💕
this is why i want to be a lawyer too. i’ve been an activist for 10 years. i want to actually have a hand in keeping our people out of cages.
Hi! I’m a 33 yo. Army Veteran mom of three with an MBA. I’m currently working on my LSAT and applying to Law School for 2022. This video was really helpful and made me more confident in decision of pursing this dream! Most of the things you discussed were things I thought prior to making this decision. My kids are old enough to understand my decision so I throughly discussed it with them. They are so supportive and help me study and get ready for the new journey. Thank you for the video, I’m glad I found you on YT. :)
Hey Shae, how has studying for your LSAT been these past few months ?
I went back to University at he age of 37. I am now 38 and my first semester and summer school both have been awesome. I love college! I am going to give the same advice as was given to me. Save up and pay cash for your college and do summer school, so you can graduate earlier. I took two classes over the summer and that is a total of six credits. I do not have a job, because school is a full time job. With me doing 18 credits/semester, I am up until 8-9 p.m. still doing homework. Don't burn yourself out. Take 18 credits each semester and rest on the weekends. For summer school you get 2 weeks of vacation after school lets out in May. Then you have summer school 5 days a week for 5 weeks. Then you get 4 days off. Then you take your second summer school class for 4 weeks. Then you get 2 weeks off, before fall semester starts. Good Luck!
Do you have kids and a spouse? Want to know how you balanced that. If you had to.
I’m heading to law school at 27 years old. It is nerve wracking.
Congrats!! You’ll find that many folks will be in your range! You got this!!
Im 27 now and I was thinking about it! I felt too old watching tik toks about 23-24 year olds smh.
I'm 38, applying for Fall 2022. I'm free as a bird in that I have no husband/partner, kids, or pets, so it feels nice to make this decision in consideration of only what's best for me. Hoping for a career as a federal prosecutor or something else in the government/non-profit arena. Navigating this admissions process has been the hardest part of the journey so far. My undergrad GPA from what seems like a hundred million years ago is not that great & all my references are from employers, so I'm concerned about the possibility of getting accepted if I don't do well on this exam. Retraining my brain/habits from worker to student in preparing for this LSAT has been the Devil. However, once somebody lets me in, it's game over. I plan to kick a** with my grades as you did starting with 1L!!
Nice!! Congrats on the new journey!! I love your mindset!!
35 here. And in the same boat. I've owned a few businesses and my dad was a lawyer so, I know the life of a lawyer at the palm of my hand.
Did you get in?
I’ve thought about becoming an attorney for a few years now. But it wasn’t until I started working for my current company that I have decided it’s something I really want to do. My goal and desire is to be in house counsel for the current global company that I work for. I love where I work and what I currently do but I want to stay there and make a bigger impact 😃
I’m 47 and looking to get into Law. I’ve been working the last 25 years as stunt performer and other positions in the Film Industry
Definitely loved your straight talk!! Thanks
In my 40's and recently accepted to law school. I love the "non traditional" term, I usually just say I am old but will use that now :) Working as a paralegal for years, its time now that the kids are grown. This was a great video that gave insight to things I had not even considered- thank you. I think I heard that someone else gets to host Thanksgiving dinner now...I'm ready! lol
Hi, this is my first time commenting. I am a mature student just starting law school in Kingston, Jamaica. I was actually looking for a channel that speaks to this topic, specifically for my region. I was unable to find such channel, so I am toying with the idea of documenting my journey until I am comfortable enough to start a TH-cam channel. Your tips are great. I would put two things in, think about your NUTRITION and DELEGATE, DELEGATE. Thank you for your gems so far.
You totally should document your journey!! Start today (lol). Thanks so much for your input 💕
Hello! Just discovered your channel today, and absolutely love it!!! I just turned 27 in September, and will FINALLYYYYYYYY be finishing my associates degree in May, before transitioning to another school to wrap things up and get a bachelor's. I had my whole life planned out from age 5. Went to A VERY TOUGH private school from K-8th grade, then a STEM program in a public high school. I got all A's from K-12, minus one awful AP chem class. Only grade I ever had that wasn't an A. I worked so hard. But, life happens, and right before my junior year started, I got deathly ill and almost lost my life. My last two years of HS were hard, I was really touch and go for a while, but with alot of help and people bringing my work to the hospital, I still finished with all A's. College has been hard. Being constantly in and out of the hospital for so many years really put me so far behind the 8 ball, and where I wanted to be. I've wanted to just give up so many times. But I finally realized I was putting those time restraints on MYSELF. No one but me was telling me I should have already been out of school by now. I was comparing myself to everyone I went to high school with. Admittedly it's still hard sometimes to see that most people my age are finishing up law school or med school, married, some with children. But I have to keep reminding myself that they didn't have to experience the curveball that I did at such a young age. Watching these kind of videos and reading the comments, seeing that there are people even older than me who are just starting school or going back for a second career, really gives me hope. My goal is to finish my bachelor's and go to law school at the University of houston within the next two years. Thankfully, I'm much healthier now, but still have some chronic issues, and I know it won't be a walk in the park. So, Thank you for producing these videos that are so helpful and informative, and being so incredibly encouraging. I really needed this video today, I was really beating up on myself. Thank you for what you're doing. And shout out to all my other people in the comments that are starting law school later in life, too!!! We got this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This notification popped up and I got excited when I saw the title. I am applying this cycle as a part-time, nontraditional student. You make some great points!
Yassssss sis congrats!! Please come back and tell me when you get your acceptances!! You’ve got this!!!
@@TheAspiringBoss Thank you! Love your videos.
Hiiii! You do such a great job explaining your viewpoints. I am a psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduating with my DNP this spring. I plan to enter law school this fall. I plan to enter into health law. I have a specific goal in mind. Thanks for the vid!
Omg me too ! I’m in the middle of the program and want to switch
57 yo 1/2023 law school graduate. Just keep in mind that law school is full of people who just don’t understand real life. Just keep your opinions to your self and let the idiots speak so they can hear themselves talk. You will eventually have your voice after law school is over when it really matters.
Thank you for this excellent video! I really appreciate your balanced perspective on how to approach being a non-traditional student and what to keep in mind. I am a 39 year old mom of two and applying for Fall 2022!
Hello, how are things going for you? Do u mind a update?
An* update
Hi. Do you have an update?
Aww I loved this video! Evening law student here. It’s difficult but doable!
So glad you made this video. I am 38 and a 2L.Happy to hear your perspective.
Thank you! Would love for you to Chime in and tell us all how it’s going. People usually read through the comments so any encouragement you have for others considering going to law school would be greatly appreciated 💕💕
It's going well. I am a part time student. I work full time in insurance and plan to stay in the company I work for practicing transactional law. I do think that "life" helps prepare you for law school. I also have a grad degree which I got in 2017 so I'm used to the work/school balance. To me law school is more time consuming than difficult. You have to be willing to sacrifice your social life. I have no one I'm responsible for so it's not hard for me. Overall if anyone is considering the non traditional route please make your own choice based on your unique situation but it's definitely something you can achieve if you want to!
Hey! Did you graduate?
@@missval7 Yes I did in May!
I am in my last year in law school as a traditional law student and based on my own experiences as well as being surrounded by some non traditional students, she is mostly accurate
Thanks for the video! I've been working through your videos for the last few weeks and they've been really encouraging! I'm 29, have three kids and start law school this upcoming fall!
I’m 31 and starting to study for my LSAT after working for 10 years as an RN. I’d like to work in risk management for my hospital. Not sure that I would stand out in a crowd since I don’t have any other extracurriculars at this point in my life, aside from also being a mom and wife. Crossing my fingers!
I’m 32 and planning on taking my LSAT next year.
That experience as an RN is certainly valuable and your desired path sounds really interesting. And being a mom and wife is one of the most important roles (in my opinion) a person could have so kudos to you!! 💕
Congrats!!! Good luck to you!
Why you leaving the rn field of you don't mind sharing
I needed to see this tonight! I’m finishing up my Paralegal Program in 2 months. I do have a young child but my life situation has led me to this decision of law. We will see but thank you so much for this video!
Thank you for this video. I'm in my late 40's and I just applied to law school. I have had attorneys tell me being older does have advantages, we have life experience and most of us late 40 plus are done having children. All my kids are adults and om so ready. Thank you for doing this channel ❤
That’s so true about the kids. Many of my peers and including myself have or have started preparing to start a family. Thanks so much for watching!
This is a very well done video. Thank you so much for this for your perspective. I am probably going to apply this cycle or will hold off until next year to maximize the potential of getting a scholarship. I feel that some of the traditional students tend to drum up anxiety about the process of getting to law school. I'm at a point where I'm like "it is what it is - RELAX!" I'm in a completely different headspace than I was 10 years, 5 and now 1 year ago. I'm excited about this next chapter and actually putting the wheels to motion.
Thank you so much and congrats to you! I do remember getting worked up about everything as a 1L and looking back now it was so unnecessary 🤣. Thank you for sharing!
I work in the reinsurance industry and I am 40. Seriously considering law school 🙏🏾 to become an attorney or analyst in Corporate law. Praying for everyone who is considering pursuing their law degree as well
Definitely needed this, it’s good see hear different perspectives. Just started law school and just shy of 29 and I’m glad I worked and got my masters before going to law school.
Nice!! Hope it’s going well so far!! Are you going full time?
Thankfully yes. But I’m considered switching to part time because, the work restriction has been more detrimental than benefiting. I’m hoping to meet more older students still.
I’m 22 and I don’t have a college degree I am considering going back and studying law
I'm 32 and just finished my second bachelor's in nursing but plan to go to law school in a few years. I struggle with how old I'll be when I start and finish law school but thanks for making this video as it was much needed.
Thanks for watching! Are you by any chance interested in practicing healthcare law?!
@@TheAspiringBoss Personal injury, Civil rights, Veteran disability and disability are the areas I want to practice In.
I have just got accepted to do a LLB at 66!
I'm 40. Been a Case Manager working for The Office of Refugee Resettlement for 10 years. I'm going to law school and specializing in immigration law since I've been in the immigration field for so long and have learned a thing or two interviewing all the refugees and sponsors. Thank you so much. This video really helped me calm my anxiety and realized now that my daughter's are all grown up this path is the right path. God bless you 🙏
I needed hear this I’m 30 going back to undergrad school to go to law school I love your point of view and the angle that you gave it completely makes sense
Omg❤ I am so happy to have come across this video. I have been searching far and wide for people in same age range. I am 31 and feel so out of place with all of the 18 + year olds. I always felt like I am the oldest. 😊
Thank you all for sharing your story! ❤
Much appreciated. I was in the Army and worked for CID then got out and was late getting my undergrad and then I wanted my MPA before pursuing law school at 33-34. I was on the fence and thought about just using my MPA but I want to be a lawyer in government of public policy and will apply this year. This is the only video I found for older people going.
I'd also say that if you want to take the journey than do it! Don't let nerves or bad lsat score scare you!!
I’ll be going at 34. I can’t wait!!!
Congrats and love your excitement!!
Thank you for offering some info on this topic. I always thought it was crazy how a career based on so much reading and judgement would be offered to 20 year olds. Makes much more sense to do this at 30 and 40 to me. You have more money, time and better judgement(should have).
36 and 4L here. Anxious to take the bar exam
I am currently a 2L enrolled in an evening program at a law school in LA, which means I work a day job and attend classes three days a week after work. As an immigrant from China, English is not my primary language, making the program challenging but manageable. There are difficult moments, such as the last two weeks leading up to finals and deadlines for legal writing assignments. What I like about non-traditional programs is that I can work while attending classes at night, allowing me to pay for law school out of pocket instead of taking out student loans or asking my parents for money. (I received a scholarship that covers 55% of my tuition.) What I don't like about non-traditional programs is that you pretty much miss all the enjoyable aspects of law school. Since you have a day job, you probably won't have time for guest speakers, moot court, student organizations, and other activities that take place on campus, as most of these events occur during the day. Additionally, many prestigious law schools do not offer evening programs at all, so attending an evening program limits your choices. Also, I don't think I'll be able to work for all four years while attending classes, as we have to complete externships or gain experience credits. Just my personal opinion - if you have a choice, try to attend a traditional program.
Thank you for making the video for non traditional 1L’s.
36 and going for it! Lol Thank you for sharing ✨
Are you still applying to Law School?
This video is truly motivating. As a mature 2nd year LLB undergraduate, I’m planning on going to law school and I’m very excited. I’ve always wanted to become a lawyer but life happened…fast forward to my thirties, I decided to go back to school and finally finish. Everyone’s journey is different but it’s never too late to tackle your goals and follow your dreams! Thanks for this video!
I’m non traditional pre law. Great video!
Registered Nurse 🎉🎉 waiting to find out if I got accepted into law school 🎉 I’ve worked in nursing homes for so long and hate the conditions so law school here I come !
Sending best wishes and good vibes 💕💕
Did you find out yet? I’m also a RN considering this option.
I finish my BA program next year and start my LSAT courses as well. At 27. Very nerve wracking.
I took off 3 years before going to law school. Now I’m graduation June 1st!
Thank you for this video im 35 year old mother TOMORROW I will be a L1 heyyy!! I never thought the day will come
My name is peace I am from Zambia and am in law school ur videos have really helped me although is a bit challenging but thinking about u makes me feel very confidante and gives me the hope that I will make it
I’m 35 and have been in the education field for 13 years (was a teacher for 8 years and currently a school counselor for the past 5 years). I have a bachelors in English and a master’s degree in school counseling. I plan on applying for law school this September to start part-time law school in the fall of 2023. Im super nervous i am in long term relationship 15 years, with a dog, but no kids and I’ve already told him how busy I’ll be once law school starts! Im already calling it that someone will be letting me lol! I took the lsat and my highest score so far been a 158, will be taking it one final time and then just applying and praying to god!
Good luck!!!
Update* just finished my first semester of law school
Thanks for making this video. I'm 33 and I've been in medicine or ten years but I want to be a lawyer! I already feel so old 😂
I flexed my non-trad background to Kingdom come for OCI. I am T30 with not great grades, and I truly believe that my work-experience (I worked in corporate at the mid-senior level) got me over the hump for offers. I think 28-30 is the sweetspot of old enough to have had some senior management experience (I was a bit older than this for OCI), while not being so old you can't reasonably advance in the big law ladder.
Thank you. I really enjoyed your video. It is very informative and inspiring.
this is an amazing video. I recently just got accepted into law school for fall 22 and I'm 30. I'll be 31 when I start school. although the school is non-aba I still can take bar exam for my state and I'm fine with only practicing in my state and the type of law I plan to practice.
Oh wow I thought you couldn’t take the bar exam unless you went to an ABA school
@@BishimDeja it depends on the state some states allow it others don’t
@@sharra200909 thank you
@@BishimDeja your very welcome
Spoken like an expert. Great message. Thank you so much.
Thank you!!!
Liked, subscribed, now commenting my gratitude for a thoughtful video. Well done.
You are speaking to me with this video I am a non traditional student someone who is in the later 30's, however I have no one depending on me which makes it that much easier, the law I am interested in would be two areas transactional law which means long hours which I am committed to do and environmental law. I am officially going in January of next year into law school.
Congrats on starting and sounds like you’ll be able to have a nice transition. I love my #teamtransactional folks ☺️ are you doing part time or full time?
@@TheAspiringBoss Thank you, I would be doing a full time program the school I am looking at has an accelerated program which allows me to finish in 2 1/2 years.
@@R_Lexis that’s awesome!! Good luck!!!
@@TheAspiringBoss Thank you I will keep you posted on my journey.
I love this. Thank u. I’m currently doing my undergraduate and think I’ll just take the plunge and go to Law School. I would be considered a non trad student.
Hello, I’d like to go to law school. I’m finishing my undergrad and I will be a non traditional student I think I would be 27/28. I am excited to be a specialized lawyer like you mentioned are a value so that was so nice to hear. My B.S will be in Computer Programming/Information Systems and I want to be an IT lawyer or Ip & patent lawyer.
I think it’s true you know more of a direction with some life experience under your belt. Once I figure out a balance so I can be selfish, I’m taking off
Thank you so much for this video! I love your content and your explanations. You keep it simple, personable, & realistic. By far the best information I’ve received in a condensed form easily digestible for quick learning and fact finding!
Thank you so much!
I'll be starting at the age of 34 but I'm excited.
Thank you for this video. I am 45 years old currently working as a psychiatric nurse practitioner (20 years in healthcare). I have been thinking about switching careers to law. I tried to talk to a couple of people about my decision but they had negative remarks about it which made me question if I am making the right decision.
omg I love your channel I just fell upon it. I 29 and I'm considering a major career change! Great video
I'm 26 and going to law school. This is my second career, I've been a teacher for 7 years. Thank you for this video.
So awesome I’m also in the education field! I was a teacher for 8 years and currently a school counselor for the past 5 years. What type of law do you plan on going into? Have you already started law school?
I’m somehow a non-traditional non-traditional student. I didn’t switch careers. I just worked for a few years and had a family before I ever started undergrad so now I’m going straight from undergrad to law school at 27 with a child and I can’t ever seem to find anyone else in the same position
Ok, I will be as brief as possible. I have entertained the notion of possibly going to law school. But here are the facts, I live here in Mississippi, where there are only two law schools - MC Law and Ole Miss Law. I have never considered going to law school before now. Here are some pertinent facts: my undergraduate GPA is 2.6 from Miss. State University. I have obtained three master's degrees since graduating from MSU. First, Master of Science in Management from Belhaven University. Second, an MBA from LSU at Shreveport. Third, a Master of Accountancy from the University of Scranton. Currently, I am enrolled in a WashU to earn a Master of Legal Studies in Regulatory Compliance. Yeah, I know that I am a glutton for punishment with all the schools I have been to. But, if anyone of you have ever been to Mississippi, you would recognize that there is nothing here except poverty and despair. I am 44 years old and married. I have never taken the LSAT. MY QUESTION IS: EVEN THOUGH MY UNDERGRADUATE GPA IS WEAK. STILL, WITH WILL ALL THESE MASTER'S DEGREES I HAVE EARNED HELP SHOW THE ADMISSIONS COUNCIL HOW HARD I WORK, OR DOES THE ADMISSISSION COUNCIL STRICTLY LOOK AT UNDERGRADUATE GPA?
Thank you so much for this.
Really great video with realistic perspective and solutions! Keep up the good work.
Thank you!!
I’m 32 and honestly I wanted to do it right after college but at that time I was so tired of school lol. I know I’m old now and would be about 35 or so once I finished (if I started this year) so that has made me kinda nervous.
Hey y’all! Chime in on your thoughts and experiences regarding going to law school later in life!
such an inspirational video!! Eye surgeon here with applications out for the 2025/ 2026 fall JD start. You gave me a boost of hope with this video. Thanks!
I like family law and criminal law. I also like nonprofits
Awsome vídeo!!
Thank you!!
This was a really great video!!🙌🏾
Thank you 💕
I started ASU law school at age 43 in Spring 2021 and now I am 44 in Fall 2021 but I am doing the MLS because I am paying cash for school and cannot afford a 6 figure degree and I refuse to go into debt and get loans and I can tell you it’s hard. 🤷🏻♀️ MLS students never get the opportunities or internships that JD students get. 😔 I can only go P/T so I won’t complete my Masters program in Legal Studies until 12/2022. The struggle is real.
Thank you for sharing this! Yes the debt load for law school is insanely expensive. Glad you found a program that works for you though. December 22 will be here in no time!!!! ☺️
This video was helpful for me as well because I am a senior in undergrad and I plan to attend law school in Fall 2022 and I will only be 20. I am nervous about everyone being older than me but I feel like if I don't go now then I never will.
Congrats on your journey! Your feelings are similar to mine. I was afraid that If I didn’t go straight through I might get too comfortable and settled and not go Back. Good luck in your journey!!
This was great, Thank You!
Would love to pick your brain on how to pursue law after the military, 35 and retiring in 3 years from the military but not sure where to start. I know I have military educational benefits, and a passion to do law but that’s about it at the moment.
Thanks for posting
I am 57 years old hoping to pass my.law entrance next year to go back to law school i fail the entrance exam 3 times hope to pass it next taking my time this time to pass it this time. Thanks for the video
Awesome wishing you much success.
Timely video! I recently retired after 20 yrs in the Air Force. I’m current enrolled in school to complete my Bachelors. I’m nervous about going to law school even though it’s been a life long dream. The workload, I can handle. I’m just concerned about taking on so much debt at 39 (almost 40 😬). Is there a particular bachelors degree that feeds in to Law better than others (I.e English or Business)?
You should try either Economic or Philosophy. If you think about it every economical decision that is made has a legal component to it. The same can be said about philosophy. I also recalled reading a report somewhere that student that well well on the LSAT are students that have majored in philosophy.
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