I'm a college professor with a PhD and published books, I decided to go to law school at 44. I started going back in 2005, but a Hurricane named Katrina changed my life and so I went another way. Now, at 44 I have decided to go back because it is a dream of mine, and I don't want to regret it on my death bed.
I'm 45 and have decided it's time to finish my education to become an attorney. I started back in my 20's, I stopped because I had children and married life swept me off my feet. Now they are grown it's time for me to finish what I started. This gave me some hope. :)
There's also the case that an older student has a different personality meaning that when you approach law firms they are willing to work with you because you're more level-headed anything that contains a law firm they want to test who you are rather than what you really know because in general nobody wants to work with a jerk or someone who doesn't have emotional control
Never to old to stop learning and fulfill our dream. There will be discouraging forces possibly friends and family but don't let that stop you.You got this!!
I thought this was a good Interview, I felt it was very encouraging as both participants were non traditional students in law school; as I will be when entering law school. I would of loved to learn more about developing a balance of a later age law school student and everyday adult life, for example work and kids. Overall I felt it was very influential.
Not sure if anyone is answering comments on this anymore, but here goes: Since I am older I don't think that asking professors from my undergrad for recommendations makes sense. Who are good people to ask for recommendations as an older student to aid in the law school application process?
Hello, I have been out of school since 2008, so I asked my last two supervisors to write LOR for me. I did give them a copy of resume, and personal statement. I also gave them pointers and suggested they give examples of qualities that cross over to law. If you are active in the community, your place of worship. You want people who Know you well and your strengths etc. Do not ask family, a spouse etc. Hope the above is helpful.
I'm a college professor with a PhD and published books, I decided to go to law school at 44. I started going back in 2005, but a Hurricane named Katrina changed my life and so I went another way. Now, at 44 I have decided to go back because it is a dream of mine, and I don't want to regret it on my death bed.
I'm 45 and have decided it's time to finish my education to become an attorney. I started back in my 20's, I stopped because I had children and married life swept me off my feet. Now they are grown it's time for me to finish what I started. This gave me some hope. :)
You got this...similar path, and I'm 39 now, looking to explore this option finally! I wish you the best!
@@thekushness Same. Just turned 40 and graduated with my Master's last month. Now preparing for law school.
Starting Law School in Fall 2021...age 53
Amazing! Wish you the best
You're awesome!!!
Woo get it!
👑. Amazing
Congratulations your going to kill it !!
Can we just have a group so we can keep each other motivated dang it?
Good deal. How about a WhatsApp group, telegram?
I'm so happy to hear this. I always wanted to go to law school, but thought I was too old. I'm already ready for it again, now I have 2 masters degree
There's also the case that an older student has a different personality meaning that when you approach law firms they are willing to work with you because you're more level-headed anything that contains a law firm they want to test who you are rather than what you really know because in general nobody wants to work with a jerk or someone who doesn't have emotional control
Thank you I needed this. I cant stop trying. I will be a lawyer.
Never to old to stop learning and fulfill our dream. There will be discouraging forces possibly friends and family but don't let that stop you.You got this!!
It's never too late. If you persevere you can achieve your goals.
awesome. Thanks for your video.
I thought this was a good Interview, I felt it was very encouraging as both participants were non traditional students in law school; as I will be when entering law school. I would of loved to learn more about developing a balance of a later age law school student and everyday adult life, for example work and kids. Overall I felt it was very influential.
Ive put this off for 15years...not anymore.
Feel ya
This is so encouraging
You have to do it. It doesn't matter what the outcome is.
Not sure if anyone is answering comments on this anymore, but here goes: Since I am older I don't think that asking professors from my undergrad for recommendations makes sense. Who are good people to ask for recommendations as an older student to aid in the law school application process?
What about people that you have worked with professionally over the years
Good question! Maybe take a few classes and develop somewhat a relationship with your instructors?
Schools accept work recommendations. Your boss , a coworker or a good friend can do it for you. You don't necessarily need school recommendations.
I had my former boss, Pastor, and Sunday School Superintendent write my recommendations.
Hello,
I have been out of school since 2008, so I asked my last two supervisors to write LOR for me. I did give them a copy of resume, and personal statement. I also gave them pointers and suggested they give examples of qualities that cross over to law.
If you are active in the community, your place of worship. You want people who
Know you well and your strengths etc. Do not ask family, a spouse etc.
Hope the above is helpful.
Ad an older student, are you guys planning to go for evening classes...
I heard that there are at least two rooms.
No, that's a predator.
Save a family.
No, that's an audition thing.
"So I'm not actually your mother."
34. Thinking about it.
Did I post this? 😂 a year ago
composure
compartmentalisation
dispassionate
rational
time apportionment
Is 42 too old?
I think it's a religious thing.
They're all holy and chanting.
Laws could require males to blah.
Like not spend more than whatever.
it was all good until the woman interviewing had to turn it into a feminist spiel