A few days ago
neofrog46307

Law or medical?

I’m an active duty Marine in Iraq right now who’s going reservist after my deployment. When I get home, I’m looking at either becoming a doctor or lawyer. Both professions have my full interest. I am extremely intelligent, and I have very high scores in everything. I’m not trying to boast, but I need to let you know my accomplishments before anything.

I am very skilled in the study of the human mind, and have an uncanny ability for logical reasoning. (Law)

However, I also have a photographic memory and a very good grasp on the human body and its processes. My father is a doctor and mother a nurse. I also have cousins who are lawyers.

I would just like outside opinions to how I should go about my choice. I also have a wife and a kid on the way if that has affect. Thank you for your time.

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A few days ago
sarah

Favorite Answer

Both are very demanding careers. Will the military pay for post graduate study because both are very expensive? When you get back would you be able to talk to some lawyers or doctors? You may find that talking to a career counselor helpful. They could probably discuss the pros and cons of each and how they best fit you. Or maybe if your interest lies in both maybe be a malpractice or injuries lawyer. The bureau of labor and statistics occupation outlook handbook is very helpful in giving detailed explanations of both professions. It sounds like you are very smart and could handle either path. It is probably more a matter of what will make you happy. Sorry really did not say which one to choose. Just wanted to say I would take some more time at both and what other traits beyond your intelligence will fit the career.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
father doctor – son lawyer – variety is spice of life. photographic memory can also be useful in legal cases.

doctor also ok – like father like son. memory useful in surgery and logic useful in stopping the bleeding or devise new surgical methods. be the few doctor turn politician turn president usa. wife’s opinion is also important. geee, this is great man – goodluck

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