Regulator Looking for Advice
Hello JDOasis Community,
I am currently an analyst working at a financial regulatory organization. My job is basically at the intersection of finance and law as I regularly have to analyze trading activity and understand federal regulations governing commodities.
However, I have had my sights on law school as I envision myself becoming a securities/derivatives lawyer working for either a large law firm or a governmental organization such as the SEC or CFTC. I have the following questions based on this long term goal:
a. Would studying for the CFA right now (before law school) be useful in a legal career (specializing in derivatives/securities)? I understand that the focus is mainly Equity Research, but I'm still strongly considering taking it given the saturation of lawyers in the market. I'm considering taking the CFA (3 years), and then take the LSAT and go to Law school. I would have the required 4 years of WE by that time for the CFA. Is this a waste of time if I want to become a securities attorney?
b. Are there any attorneys doing securities law or derivatives law related work who could comment on their jobs in either Big Government or Big Law. Would my experience be useful in recruiting down the road.
c. Finally, what do you guys think about part-time law school? I'd ideally like to go to GULC or Fordham part time.
Thanks,
Julius