So since junior year of undergrad I've had this idea in the back of my head that has kept its place for many years. It continues to unconsciously pop up which is a good sign, however frustrating it may be.
The idea that I've had since undergrad is that I want to go to law school. Yes, the three year hell hole that turns every aspiring wannabe attorney into a drudge of life. Sitting in the library for HOURS with the only light of day coming from a table lamp, going through ten highlighters a week. Being one of forty people in class hoping to God the professor doesn't call on you to analyze the case study you didn't stay awake enough to read the previous night. Having to budget time in five minute increments of scheduling to do three simple non-school things; workout, eat, sleep. It would look like this: 8am-9:10am workout. 9:10am-9:15am Hydrate and shower. 9:15am-9:20am Run to class. Awesome.
I keep thinking continuously and the ambitious thought just won't subside, so this is what I'm going to do. I've been studying for the LSAT, which I need to start kicking up into high gear ASAP, for the last few weeks. I plan to register for the December test admission which will take place on the 6th. I'll get my score in early January, and that's when I'll decide what I will do. Even if I get a decent score, I'm not going to promise myself anything, it'll just open up more doors.
It's hard to say though because I want to enter into the professional world. I want a REAL paycheck, and I want to love what I do in a challenging environment that produces results. I just described the work life of a lawyer but also knowing there plenty of careers that fit this profile that I would be able to get into. After spending two years in grad school while working full-time I'm definitely not 100% sure if I could spend another THREE years studying my ass off, being broke, and knowing that once you're in – you're in for life. No one goes through law school saying "Oh, that was fun. I think I'll paint for a living and pay off my $150,000 in debt through my acrylic talents."
1 comment:
I'm sure your acrylic talents are mind-boggling. Law school? I can see you as a kick ass litigator. You want the truth? You can't handle the truth! But Kate can handle the truth, hell yeah. But seriously, that's a huge endeavor, but I can tell you've thought about it. Let me know how the LSAT goes, good luck lady!
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