The Attractions of Part-Time Law School

Future Part-Time Lsw Student

I've done all of my upper level education at night. Being a family man and going to school at night is definitely challenging. I've seen my son grow up all while I attended night school for my undergrad and graduate education. I recently completed my Master's Degree in Sport Management and plan on attending law school part-time. I only pray I can do well enough on the LSAT so a school will give me an opportunity to fulfill my goal of becoming an attorney.

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As a current 1L about to finish my last final of my first year, I must agree with two points in the 'law' section on US News:

1. Part time programs are not a walk in the park. We have the same load as full time students, just spread out a little more so we can also work full time on top of school part time.

2. The 'new' lawyer is going to be someone with multiple degrees and talents. Employers want the mind of two professionals in one body, especially in this tough economy. This is only going to increase the opportunities for other law schools to consider part time programs, because nontraditional law students seek to enhance their first or second careers, and a law education is a great way to do it.

law school at night

My night class started with 108 students first night, first semester. By final exam, third semester (last time we ALL had a class together, 58 of us were left. Night law school requires dedication.

And, if you have a family, your report card goes on the refrigerator too.

Q-"Dad, what's with this C+ in commercial paper -- are you doing your homework ?"

A- "This is what happens if you don't get good grades as a kid--you have to keep going when you are a grownup."

My 9 year old was terrified when He got a B in Penmanship- I told him, "I'm a lawyer now, I can fix it just this once."