Re: Civil Engineer Background?

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I have BEE and MSEE. Started law school at age 40. Law firms
are ultra-conservative, so there is lots of age
discrimination towards older newbies. Firms like to hire new
grads between 25-30 years old. "Old folks" do not fit their
mold. Also, legal careers are not like engineering careers.
Law is extremely more competetive. In order to do well
($100K+ at big firm)in the legal field you need to graduate
in the top 10% of your class from a Tier 1 school (see US
News & World Report). Otherwise, you will earn more money in
engineering working a standard 40 hour week. This type of
ranking and pecking order may not be fair, but believe me
that is the way it works. Contrast this to engineering where
no one cares about your school or class ranking. I think the
reason for this elitism in the legal profession is because
there are just way too many lawyers. This is my opinion on
the matter and something for you to think about and research
before commiting to an expensive legal education.

Re: Civil Engineer Background?, 11/15/03, by kb.

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