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Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83
I know what you mean -- I'm likely going to attend law school next fall, and ironically was also thinking of a few cars when I finish, one of which would be a BRZ STI (which presumably would be out by then), though of course it wouldn't be that hard to afford, but personally I don't care too much for fancy stuff. (I have an Evo IX SE that I bought brand new and can't seem to find anything that I like more than it.)
The government jobs are nice -- benefits are good, and if you play your cards right, your law school loans will be taken care of because of it. And like you said, it might not be the "big law money," but you will at least have more manageable hours.
If you don't mind me asking, where are you going to law school? (PM is fine.)
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Ahh I used to have an EVO myself. It was the "8.5", and while I loved the car it always had issues. I think that had more to do with the previous owner though. I found meth ports and other bs under the hood after buying it. I was young and dumb. Anyway I do love EVOs and loved mine when it ran. She made 330whp and 363wht.
Government jobs do have great benefits and I went into law not for the money but as a means to an end. Lets just say it wasn't required for what I want to do but will put me at a serious advantage. Also, I have no problem talking to you about where to go, the LSAT, or schools in general. I spent countless hours researching.
As for loans I won't have any so that's a plus. My fiancé has been footing the mortgage and I got a full ride where I'm going (which undoubtedly played into me going there).
Few things about law school:
1) Expect to end up at median wherever you go, and be okay with what those outcomes will be. That doesn't mean don't bust your ass off as you absolutely must, just know everyone else will be doing the same.
2) The LSAT is just a test, and you can and absolutely should retake if necessary.
3) Don't take the LSAT cold, it will do nothing but waste a potential retake.
4) When choosing a school find out where you want to live, and what you want to do. That is literally the most important factors. From there choose a school that will allow you to accomplish that while leaving with as little debt as possible.
5) schools really only care about a clear record, a high lsat, and high gpa. That is all they have to record, and what will make them look good. Other than that unless you're an olympian, or won the nobel peace prize, softs aren't as important.