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Talk me Out of Law Why do people kvetch about being a lawyer so fucking much?
Instead of MBA, Law School after IB?
hi everyone, i'm writing this post to seek advice from ppl who have been working in the industry for a few years. thank you in advance for your time and comments! my background - junior in college, major in finance, has an IB internship at BB lined up next summer, interested in HF & PE for the...
IB Interest in 1L
Just finished up at one of the best business schools in Canada with top-of-class marks and ECs. Tunnel visioned on law school during 3rd year so I never bothered with IB/PE/Consulting recruit. Fast forward, I am in my 1L year, but got really interested in banking over the summer. I have the option...
MF PE to Law School?
Saw an associate on the investment team recently made this move. Ivy undergraduate, started their career at a BB IB, then MF PE (think BX, KKR, APO, and so forth), and now attending a T3 law school (Yale, Stanford, Harvard). Stand-alone JD program, no JD/MBA. It made me ponder what would be a good...
Confused about what I should do with my life - about to graduate and enter job market
Hey everyone, I'm a 21 year old guy about to graduate from a decent UC (hint: either UC Berkeley or UCLA) with a degree in Philosophy. For some background, I've had extracurricular experience in management consulting clubs and held leadership positions in them, as well as being a part of public...
Commerce/Computer Science to Law/Computer Science?
Commerce/Computer Science to Law/Computer Science? Hey, I am a university student who finished their first year studying Commerce/Computer Science at a Go8 university in Australia. Initially, I planned to use this as an avenue to get into Investment Banking (or other finance positions) as a career....
Advice for a Law Student
I am currently in my second year of law school and I received a finance degree in undergrad. I'm looking to apply for some upcoming Investment Banking internships but need to brush up. I was thinking about buying the WSP course, does anyone have any experience with that / is there a benefit to...
Switch to Consulting or Something Else?
Recent HYS law graduate. Roughly top 10%. Ivy undergrad with PBK/top grades in a social science (unfortunately, not economics). A few years of work experience in boutique consulting before law school. In the next few years, I'll be clerking on a federal appellate court and working at a V5 firm. I...
Law School for a decent career?
Top 25 MBA grad (high GMAT 740+, did because of full tuition + some $). Had Corp Fin experience and thought that it’ll be ok to continue in Corp Fin. Now I hate it and want to try to earn really good money and to work/network with smart, ambitious, hardworking people. I don’t see any real career...
Law School to IB Advice?
Has anyone experienced getting into IB from law school? I'm a 2L at a pretty meh law school, but discovered investment banking through an M&A class I took last semester. It pumped me up and I have been taking classes that could help hone some of the skills that IB work may require, but I still feel...
Switching from Compliance Analyst at Top Bank to Another Department more Finance Related
Hi everyone. So I got into an investment bank as a compliance analyst. I was studying for the LSAT to go to law school and apply this year, but then I discover that this bank generally does not hire JDs out of law school. They only hire experienced JDs. I would like to stay at this bank long term,...
Law Degree over MBA in Turnaround/Restructuring Consulting?
I haven't been able to find too much information online about JDs in M&A or restructuring consulting, so I thought I would try posting here. I started working in audit at a large mid-tier firm (BDO, RSM, GT) fall 2017 and left right after I made senior for a senior TAS role at a smaller (top 10ish)...
Private Equity Lawyers
Note: I don't want to hear that I made a mistake going to law school lol. I'm comfortable with my decision and I have no interest in working in high finance in a technical capacity, but I do have an interest in working in high finance in a legal capacity. Making this thread because I see a lot of...
Hedge Fund Lawyers
Note: I don't want to hear that I made a mistake going to law school lol. I'm comfortable with my decision and I have no interest in working in high finance in a technical capacity, but I do have an interest in working in high finance in a legal capacity. Making this thread because I see a lot of...
Switching from Law (India) to Finance
Hello everyone, I'm a 22 year old law student from India (still studying). After some thorough research online as well as a perusal of the CFA syllabus and course material (which I borrowed from a friend), I'm contemplating switching to Core Finance (Non-legal) roles in the near future. Being in the...
Post grad struggle
I know this isn't the typical kind of post on this site but I was looking for a place to open up about this and see if others feel the same way/release some stress. I graduated a year ago from a non-target in the south (still highly respected) but only chose the institution through heavy coercion...
Law/Biz dual: Finance opportunities for when I'm not in my second-to-last year of studies?
Not a JD/MBA, but I'm starting year 4/6 of an accelerated dual program where I'll graduate with an undergrad business degree and a JD. The important part is that I'm not graduating until 2023, which makes it impossible for me to accept a full-time offer at the end of 2021 summer. My business program...
Career switch: law to IB. How to make it happen?
I’m a 2L (second year law student) and will be working at a top corporate firm this summer (think Skadden, Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Paul Weiss, etc.) doing M&A work. In all likelihood, this will result in an offer to return full time after graduation. However, I’m looking to...
Deloitte to Law School
Hi everyone! I am looking to start working at Deloitte after undegrad and then go on to law school. I would love any advice on how to make the most of this opportunity. - Am I making the right choice? Will working at Deloitte help me get into law school? -How do I maximize my time as an analyst at...
Law School is a Terrible Idea
What is a default answer for anyone who does not have a job after graduation? The answer I hear far too often is law school. In my opinion, it is an answer that is chosen out of a natural necessity. I tend to see that many of these undergrads gravitate to a juris doctor because they simply have not...
JD/MBA: GPA Bar on the Law Side?
Been thinking about a JD/ MBA coming from a banking (and hopefully PE background). I know that the law degree isn't instrumentally the best career choice and I'll be foregoing two years of income for doing it, but honestly I'm just too damn curious about the intellectual experience to pass it up. I...
Law school to finance for non-traditional job seeker
I graduated from university a few years ago. Because of family issues, I had to stay home a lot of the time and have only done part-time jobs. Now that my family issues have been resolved, I can start focusing on my career. The problem is that without any meaningful experience, no banks will hire me...
Help a Law Student Out
Hey, I'm new here, so if this isn't the correct Forum for this I apologize in advance. Basically, I just got into Northwestern Law on a full scholarship. Problem is that over the past year of working in BigLaw, I've come to find out that I don't actually want to be a lawyer. I want to be on the...
Introduction - Law Student
Hi everyone, Never really been a lurker here but have read a couple of forum posts here and there. As a law student who wants to go into consulting, I thought I might sign up and start reading up more. Background:
Non-traditional background into PE
I have gotten some conflicting advice and wanted to get more perspectives on making a move into private equity. I started my career in banking at a BB . After about two years, I left to go to law school. I recently graduated and I would like to get back into finance, specifically in PE . What level...
So You're Going to Law School...
Moderator Note (Andy): in honor of jdoasis.com's big relaunch today, here is a syndication from one of their most popular posts of late: "Ninety percent of you bright-eyed, bushy-tailed young minds will not end up in the top ten percent of your law school class." These words still resound in my head...
Hilarity Ensues: A Monkey's Review
Our dear Uncle Eddie has already written a eulogy of sorts for Tucker Max, but I figured now would be a good time to review “Hilarity Ensues,” sadly the last of the “fratire” Tucker Max books. I have stayed up till the wee hours of the morning reading all of Tucker Max’s books (laughing...
Law School lnstead of MBA? (Already have MSF)
I got an MSF after one year of financial related work, then have been working in boutique IB for 3 years. I want to move on from my firm but I am finding opportunities limited. I think Grad School (either MBA or Law) could give me more opportunities. What do you think? Should I just keep working and...
First year law student, any point in applying for analyst jobs targeted at UGs for the summer?
Hello everyone, just joined here, been lurking on and off for a while. Anyway I'm a first year student at at T14 law school looking for a summer job. I'm 99% sure I want to do 5-8 in biglaw then move into finance (assuming I don't make partner...) I did fairly well grade wise my first semester...
Selecting the right job for law school
Guys, I am looking for sincere advice about my career. This is very specific post so it may not help many other people but I would really appreicate your thoughts. For my full-time I would like to look at two things: (1) whether I like the job (2) whether it will help me to get into good law school...
WSO-like website for lawyers?
Are there any WSO-like website for law school students and actual lawyers?
Between undergrad and grad school
I graduated with a low GPA from an average state school (think U. of Florida, Texas, etc.) but I managed to still get into IB at a middle market firm. Looking ahead to grad school, what can I do between now and applying to grad school to help better solidify my application? Besides scoring well on...
Clerk Before Law School - First Draft Resume
The position I'm applying for is a law clerk position at a personal injury firm. Stated that speaking Spanish is a plus (which I do pretty well now). Feel free to tear it up. Not sold on using an objective - would love to hear some pros and cons. Also, included the blog to show writing skills and...
Cornell JD/MBA
Is it worth it?
End of Year 1: Choices -- Need some advice!
So I've worked in IB for over a year, and am contemplating the next steps. I've come to the realization that Banking / PE is not where I see myself. As such, see myself transitioning into something different. Here are the choices I see: (1) Leave banking, spend the next three months studying like a...
MBB Exit opps to Law School?
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about how MBB for entry-level (undergrads) places into law schools. I can imagine that McKinsey might place higher because it has a higher reputation/emphasis on government work, but I haven't seen a thing on the web about this path. Though it is...
JD to Consulting - Who hires? Chances?
I am finishing up my second year at a top 14 law school and currently have around a 3.33 GPA. My undergrad degree is from Berkeley (Haas) with a 3.7 GPA. Looking through the websites of the top consulting firms I can only confirm that Bain and McKinsey start J.D.s at a higher salary. Many of the...
Aspiring lawyer turned aspiring banker - looking for guidance
I'm finishing up my last semester of a finance degree at a top 15 business undergrad (non i-bank target.) I skipped fall recruiting to study for the LSAT. I managed to score in the low 170s but soon after realized that banking fits me better than law. Ideally, I want to be at a BB in New York. I...
Tier 4 Consulting vs T14 Law School vs ???
Me: 26, B.A. PoliSci BigStateU, one year of experience post-college with AmeriCorps, no technical/financial background My Options: Lower T14 law school or small-time CRM consulting. Is there any way to lateral into a real consulting job? If so, how? Would this type of work help me get into/land a...
Business School/Law School application
Hi everybody, hopefully some of you can answer a few questions I have in regards to the b-school and law school application process. I'm currently a second-semester junior at Cornell concentrating in Finance. Looking ahead, I'm very interested in pursuing an MBA or JD after graduation once I get a...
WSO comp for aspiring law professionals
Hey monkeys, is there any quality forum comparable to WSO for legal professionals or aspirants, esp coming from a finance background? TIA
Advice: JD Seeking Econ/Lit Consulting
Hey guys, I'm looking for advice from those who are working at or who have worked at an Economics/Litigation Consulting firm. I wanted to ask what are the chances that someone such as myself would have a shot at landing a position in that type of firm. I am set to graduate from a lower Tier 1 NY...
law degree, no job, NYC/DC?
Graduating Law school in May and taking NY Bar July 27-28. I don't have a job lined up (surprise) and am looking to move to either NYC or DC after graduation. My preference is NYC but special lady friend wants DC. My question is that if I am looking for non-traditional employment that a law degree...
fresh law school grad => sales?
for a friend: what are the chances a fresh law school grad could get a job in sales (guessing as an analyst)/how would one go about doing this? target (top 3) undergrad, top 14 law school. gpa is average/slightly below average. work experience in law, none in finance. person in question is a girl,...
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Former UBS Banker, Tired of Bonus Politics, Picks Law
Definitely seems like law is the credited career choice in this economy. http://amlawdaily.typepad.com/amlawdaily/2009/04/…- ubs -banker-tired-of-bonus-politics-joins-linklaters.html A former Cravath, Swaine & Moore tax partner who left that firm to join UBS AG as an investment banker four years...
Should I go to Columbia Law
Should I go to Columbia Law School? How hard is it to start a career in finance (capital markets) considering CLS's prestige and coursework in securities law, etc. after finishing a JD? Also do the banks care much about class rank like big law? I've heard it a million times- don't go to law school...
Law school as an investment in long-term job security?
Looking for some advice... In the current market, everyone is talking about job security (or lack thereof). I currently work for a small private equity firm where I am learning traditional and non-traditional investment techniques/strategies. However, while I have an MBA (not from a top tier school)...
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