There are basically two courses for me. Go to the business school, get a BBA, get a job, get an MBA, get a better job, thats it. or Major in philosophy, go to law school, get a job. Which is better?
Nomar-- I went to business school...got a BBA in accounting. Then I went to law school. I wish I had gotten the MBA too...but I didn't. So IMO you should combine your plans.
I am doing the combination thing...got a J.D. equivalent from a German law school, then an LL.M. degree in Houston and am currently doing an executive MBA program at the University of Chicago...I think the combination of law and business knowledge is very useful...
Should I just stay in school for however long? Or should I get a job at some point. I need to make some money at some point. Maybe I could get work after Law school, then eventually snag an MBA?
Well, you could get the MBA degree later, still, while you are working (that's what I am doing). However, you should really ask yourself what you want to do afterwards. Do you want to work in a law firm, in an investment bank, in consulting, or take over a family business? Or work in general management at a company? That's what should determine your choice...
Many law schools have a joint JD/MBA program. It is 4 years instead of 3. While in law school you can get a part time clerkship. This is what I recommend.
I know this sounds like a guidance counselor question but what interests you? I am assuming that you are still at a point in your college career in which you have yet to choose a major. You could get a BBA and keep the law school option open. Keep in mind that the undergrad major you choose has little effect on going to law school. Just pick a major that you enjoy and keep your grades up. Also JD/MBA program that Refman mentioned is another option. It cuts a year off of the normal time that it would take to attain both degrees independently. If you enjoy buisness in undergrad you may want to go that route.
Incidentally, if you want an MBA or to enroll in an MBA/JD program... you should be aware that you have to work for two years prior to enrollment.
I don't believe in anything anymore....I'm going to Law School! NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
LOL! If I'm gonna sell my soul, might as well be to the highest bidder....*affect pansy-assed Mass. accent*... "Hah-vehd"...it's better if you picture me saying it with one eyebrow raised while looking down my nose at you, everyone else, and the world in general....
LMAO!! Massive misunderstanding here...The original was a Simpson's quote/joke...and the last was a response in kind to what I thought was a joke of yours...
Refman: What? There's more than one law school in Texas ? *note: just kidding... just a little ragging for the TAMU thread It is true though that very few business schools will accept you w/o at least 2 years work experience. Some have no formal policy, but just happen to not accept such candidates. I know most of the Ivys have form requirements, as does UT.
There is a difference between an MBA program and the executive MBA. When I looked at Texas law school they had a JD/MBA program...and they didn't list a work requirement. A&M has an executive MBA which requires 10 years of work experience. This is different from their MBA program which many people enter right after undergrad.
Refman: My cousin's graduating from UT engineering this spring. He's certain he's going to do the joint program. He talked to the relevant parties, and they said it was a requirement.
Strange. It has been since 1996 since I looked at it. Perhaps they instituted the requirement at that point. That will really decrease enrollment...because, as you know...the majority of law students go right from undergrad to law school.
