Is law school a bad idea right now?

I still want to be a human rights lawyer. Is this crazy? Several years ago, when I was young and confused (well, slightly younger and more confused than I am now), I posted this question. At the time that I wrote it, going to law school, especially with...

Should I go to law school? UK edition. This is very close to my situation, with the major differences being that I always really wanted to be a lawyer, and that I'm in London. Seeking some advice on whether this is a bad idea. If you've seen any of my...

I want to take a year off start obtaining my bachelor's degree before going on to law school. However, my dad (who is the one paying for my education) wants me to go straight to law school and I am conflicted over what is the right thing for me to do...

Help me figure out whether I need to ask for new recommendations for law school! Would old ones (two years old) be too general if they do not indicate my new-found but serious interest in law? Here's the story: I'm two years out of undergrad. Right after...

My fiance is not speaking to me. We are in a long-distance relationship. He is depressed, has ADHD, a probable gaming addiction, and not doing well in law school. How can I help him? I'm posting anonymously since these are details that are pretty specific...

Hi all, im a 33 male and have been accepted into law school but just cant seem to decide whether I should go or not. I will be starting in Jan (rolling admissions, and I will be 34 by then). I have tried everything in my attempt to come to a decision...

Hi, I was accepted to LLM programs for 2012-2013. I am graduating from law school this week. I just received a bill to start repaying loans, but I'll be getting my LLM and won't be able to repay right away. I know this is a silly question, but what are...

I will be graduating from a 4 year university in the spring with over $50,000 in debt. I have always wanted to go to law school and have the grades to get in. Is it a bad idea to go to law school right away if I already have debt of over $50k?

I am a 22 year old college student that is attending a small school out in East Texas. I have decided to major in sociology, for my love of social trends and people. I have tried majoring in a vast array of majors, starting from IT, business, premed...