Kerry Edwards, do you teach philosophy? If so, where? I studied philosophy in undergrad and some graduate work, but I was more of a continental-thought junky, with a lot of Greek including pre-Socratics. Anyway, just wondering.


As for law school prep, there was another thread on this with good responses a few months back, and I agree with the above. I think its also a good idea to think about where you want to practice/work and try to attend school there unless you're looking at top national schools.

there are enough freakin' lawyers out there, glad to hear that you are thinking of chasing something more humane... :eek: :p

That is funny you say that. My friend was a political science major and aced her LSAT. She didn't have a great GPA, but her LSAT was what did it for her.

She works very long hours now and hates it. I don't think she likes being a lawyer (I wouldn't ask her, but that is the impression I get), and she has 120k of student loans...... :eek:

You guys I forgot all about this thread that I started a while ago. Well, I ended up getting a summer job doing legal work for a fortune 500 company (National Cash Register out of Dayton, Ohio).

Of course I plan on moving to Miami, Florida after I graduate so I still have worry about next year's job search!!!

Yes, I teach philosophy at a community college. My graduate work was in philosophy of religion and philosophical theology. Studied mostly with Whiteheadian process thinkers and pragmatists.

One of my most trusted friends was a lawyer (now deceased) whom I originally met socially. I got to know him as an individual and gentleman before I ever needed lawyerly advice. When I needed his professional services, it was a no-brainer to ask him--I knew and trusted him already. There is no way you can build that bond of trust with a 30 second TV advert or a color advert in a local newspaper.

This is a long way of corroborating Narwhal's suggestion to make community ties. It worked for me as a client and I still count my deceased friend as one of the finest people whom I've ever had the pleasure and honor of knowing. That's one for you, Lonnie.

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Are you saying that starting your own firm will or will not bring as much money as fast? I'm not necessarily worried about the money, but it is nice to be able to pay off college loans and to have my family live a decent life. I do need to do more research on this topic. I feel so over-whelmed, but I;m sure I can get this strightened out.
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Almost no one starts their own firm out of law school. Most don't know enough about practicing, or they are too scared (for good reason). It also seems to cost some people a lot of money because they rent high profile offices and spend money on hardware so they can play multiplayer games online when they aren't so busy working on all the cases they don't have.

Those that do start their own practices usually have money already or are crazy. I plan to start my own practice and fall in the latter category.

Seriously, though, a law practice can take a long time to get going unless you get really lucky or someone throws something in your lap. I'm giving it two years before I can quit my bartending gig and live off of legal income alone. I'm also single with no kids, which can make a difference.