A few days ago
lavalava

Do you think it’s too late to become a lawyer in your mid 30’s and how long does it take to graduate?

I am thinking of going back to school and I am thinking of choosing a lawyer as my career. I am 33 going on 34 in 3 months and I would appreciate from anyone to give me some advice. I do have a strong voice and I do want to help people, I don’t care about money but I really do care about people and what there rights are. Do you think a lawyer is a good choice?

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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There are all kinds of career options for you that would be a good choice, and lawyer is one of them.

No, it is never too late. It is not unusual these days for people to have several careers. I know a woman who finsihed high school when she was 44, after her children were grown, and she went on to finish a bachelor’s degree, and then a masters, and she started teaching at 50+.

I am 54 years old, retired from one career, about to start another in three weeks, a grandma, and I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Go back to school and have fun!

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A few days ago
old lady
If law is what draws you, then by all means go with it. Are you too old to go back to school? Not at all. A law degree can take three to four years, depending on where you go and what kind of course load you carry. Many people prefer to have a lawyer who has had a little bit of life experience, rather than a 21-year old who has gone straight from high school into law school.

Good luck to you.

If money is not a problem, you could do wonderful work ‘pro bono’ which would help people who can’t afford lawyers and give you valuable experience.

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A few days ago
Thomas M
It’s definitely not too late to go back to law school in your early 30’s. Law school normally takes three years, so you’d still have about 25-30 years left before retirement. Lawyers can certainly work to protect other people’s rights. I hope this doesn’t come across as too negative, but it is extremely important for lawyers to write very precisely, and your question does not demonstrate this ability. If you wish to become a lawyer, you will need to improve on this a lot.
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A few days ago
professorc
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Take an LSAT prep course if its been awhile since you have gotten your degree. Law school is 3 years / six semesters usually.

Running a community agency or an advocacy organization would be a career also…….

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A few days ago
ehsan
Never is to late, go for it, it takes 3 years, for you to get your bachelor and 1 year you have to practice, after that you can work,

I wish all the best in your future career

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A few days ago
Tesorito
No.. it is not too late.. .. why do you wonder if being a lawyer is a good choice? you’re not sure you want to be a lawyer?
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A few days ago
Helper
Never too late. GO for it. I believe it will take you around 5 years. Check the universities and what they offer.
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