Is going to law/med school during a recession a bad idea?

Let's not talk about/predict how long the recession will last. But what if I am planning to go to law/med school at the beginning of a recession? Did anyone go to law school/med school during 2008 - 2009 and how well did it pan out?

Or should I stay in IB (offer extended for equity research). 

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