Part-Time Law School- To do it or not to do it...

Hello,

Not everyone that wants to attend law school is an undergrad who can afford to quit their day job or get a part time one if that at all. Some professionals who hold full-time jobs make the decision of attending law school, however, have to do so at night because of their job.
In this article ‘The Attractions of Part-Time Law School’, by Nikki Schwab, teachers, police officers, even nurses decide to make a drastic career change and become lawyers.
Part-time programs are now available at many law schools across the country, and although they take 4 years instead of 3 to complete, they attract a wide array of students. Some schools even allow students to switch to full-time enrolment in the midst of the program.
Part-time students generally are older than full-time students, who are working professionals with families, which makes it even harder to juggle everything, and keep a healthy balance.
One drawback that the article discusses is the fact that since students work during the day and attend classes at night, it makes it harder for them to have time to intern or work in a firm and gain experience, which may turn some employers away.
Schwab also describes the atmosphere at these night classes “one like no other” because of all the different backgrounds which can offer different perspectives.
So whether you are considering the Part-time program, or decide to take the more traditional road, there are both pro and cons to consider.

To read the article CLICK HERE.


Just some food for thought,
until next time...