Law Graduate To Working In Finance?
With a Law degree how hard is it to work into the finance industry?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, transitioning from law to finance can be challenging but not impossible. The difficulty often lies in the need to convince potential employers of your interest and capability in finance, despite your law background.
If you've worked as a bankruptcy lawyer or in a role that involved dealing with bankers and financial deals, you might find it easier to make the transition. You can leverage your experiences and show how they can add value to a banking deal team.
However, you'll likely face the question, "Why Law School and Law, instead of doing finance out of undergrad?" It's a tough but fair question. The key is to stand behind your choices and convictions, and not make apologies for them.
In my experience, most people who successfully transition are those who went to a top law firm. But remember, nothing is impossible. It's all about how you spin your experiences and demonstrate your value.
Sources: Law to Investment Banking (One Monkey's How-To Guide), Why do lawyers do so well in finance?, Banking to Law?
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