Getting into Law from IB
Is there any type of career where you work at the intersection of finance + law without being a lawyer? Biiiiig stretch probably but just curious.
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Essentially you’re talking about restructuring banking I think
This. You could go the litigation consulting route as well but that isn't finance - just quantitative.
Why not just become a Qualified Lawyer instead? All other professions within the legal industry is the same as working in Back Office for investment banks. If you are interested in law, go for Litigation which is where the big money is. Litigation would be the closest to FO IB
i don't know if i can go to law school after 2 years of banking burnout lollll
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