Those with significant student loans, mostly from graduate/professional studies, would you say it was worth it?

I was accepted into law school and planned to start this fall, but I am hesitant due to the high cost and debt I'd have after graduation (close to $175k). I'd be 33 at the time.

I've heard a lot that this would be an investment, but I'm not so sure. Should I go for it or reapply next cycle in the hopes of getting a scholarship? I don't want to make the wrong decision and feel stuck.

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What kind of job do you want post law school?

An in-house salary fresh out of law school is not going to give you the income you want to service the loans unless you’re fully remote and live in a LCOL area.

Midlaw probably same.

What tier of school is this that will leave you in this much debt? Is it in the locality you want to work? Do they have a good reputation in the field you want to work?

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How much are you making now and what's your trajectory?

"Is law school worth it" is incredibly subjective.

That said, I took about 140K out to go to Bschool and it was incredibly worth it. My earning potential is up 4-5X, found a life partner, and my network is infinitely bigger. It was definitely the right choice for me, but those who were already "high earners" it would have made a lot less sense

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