Any point in getting an MBA post-biglaw? I know people who have done it but it seems absurdly expensive and idk what you actually learn

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It's almost certainly not worth the opportunity cost. But see: Ellen Pao. But see: how things worked out for Ellen Pao.

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You learn how to stay functional and keep your commitments while intensely hung-over! Seriously though, why sign yourself up for more debt and studying? Unless a JD was not the right path for you to begin with

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Unless it’s free or near-free, it’s not worth the debt. Even top ranked MBAs do not actually increase your human capital that much; most of what you learn is more anecdotal than anything. The perk of an MBA is connections and networking. So unless that’s what you need, it’s likely best to steer clear.

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It makes sense if you want to run your own firm, otherwise I don't see the point.

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