This is a question which I'm curious about people's thoughts. Mostly reflecting on the past since I'm way too far in audit to make a career change. Did I make a mistake by not trying for law school? I took the LSAT when I was a first year associate and got a 168. At this point, the score expired and would need to retake. I know law is riskier than audit. But a part of me wonders if I'd have been better off (except more student loans) if I went to law school instead of sticking with audit?

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It is very rare that you will find a lawyer that does not regret their decision. Count your blessings for likely dodging a bullet

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Law is a super oversaturated field and the barriers to get into big law are much higher, would not recommend

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Yes my sibling did law and I’m out earning him by 60% and he’s also got like 200k worth of loans while I have closer to 25k in loans.

You’re already a manager, so going to law school costs you not only tuition and living expenses, but 3 years of a substantial foregone salary. Additionally, your comp as an auditor with 8+ years of experience will be competitive with where you’d start at the high end of post-law school outcomes.

I’m short, law school is not a favorable financial decision and doesn’t make sense unless you have deep passion for the field.

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You’d be making more money sure, but you’d be working way worse hours. Depends what your priorities are! Maybe too late to completely pivot, but getting a JD now could set you up for some incredible exit opps as general counsel over reporting

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Probable made a mistake if you could have gone to a top tier law school (aka top 10) but if you couldn’t make it there than nah you be okay.

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Yes - T14 is a thing, but arguably not even worth it outside T10

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