Re: ABA v non-ABA law degree

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I would love to have a solo practice but malpractice insurance is
too expensive and its too easy to get sued.

My former law firm no longer exists. It was a boutique and I think
it lost business to the larger firms.

I've had two recent interviews by law firms wanting agents and I
have one on Tuesday at a biotech company. So I'm not worried about
finding work as an agent.

What I am wondering about is finishing my non-ABA law school course
because I am half way through. The work I am doing to fulfull the
requirements for the JD degree compromises my work because it is so
time consuming and I now question whether it is worth anything at
all toward promoting my career. I also really hate the thought of
studying for the CA bar exam.

Thanks for your comments!

On 7/11/04, cc wrote:
> "Quite honestly, I believe that my non-ABA law school provides a
> fine education (but what do I know)."
>
> This is true. As a matter of fact, some non-ABA grads are better
> lawyers. Unfortunately, many of these folks are blackballed
> because of their pedigree. Like I stated before, there is a
> serious oversupply of lawyers which allows employers to cherry
> pick. This may be unreasonable or unfair but that is just the
> way it is in reality.
>
> Will your former law firm hire you as a patent attorney? This is
> your best opportunity. Also, have you considered going solo??