Is Law School pointless?

Is Law School pointless?

No, not worthless! It often has negative value! 🙂 Seriously, in some cases it does have negative value, but in some (hopefully much more) it has positive value. But the value of a law degree is really influenced by (a) how much you actually want to be a lawyer, and (b) how likely it is you can get a decent job.

Does MIT have a law?

MIT has five schools (Science, Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Management, and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences) and one college (Schwarzman College of Computing), but no schools of law or medicine.

Does MIT have pre law?

The purpose of The MIT Pre-Law Society (MPLS) is to disseminate information and act as a resource for MIT affiliates interested in law, as well as bring the community of students interested in learning about the law together.

How much debt is the average law student in?

About 90 percent of the survey’s respondents said they took out student loans to finance their undergraduate or legal education, with an average law school debt of around $108,000 and a total amount of debt of $130,000.

Does MIT have a pre-law undergraduate program?

First of all, MIT doesn’t really have a any real type of pre-law undergraduate program but does offer some pre-law counseling for the 1\% who are contemplating entering law school. When examining graduates of other colleges and universities, why would one choose to attend MIT law school instead of other already well-established ones?

What would happen if MIT took over Law School?

If MIT took the law school, and turned it into a school specializing in the cutting edge practice of law in the digital age, they might be able to create lawyers for which there is high and unmet demand. Lawyers who understand technology can make great use of the efficiencies offered by technology.

How do law school admissions work?

Law school admissions work differently from admission at many undergrad schools. Instead, law schools have a long window where you can apply, typically beginning around October and lasting until February or later.

Should I go to Law School?

But, that said, this can be a great reason to go to law school, and many law schools will help defer the cost of law school for students working in public interest by offering loan repayment assistance programs. Law school is a huge investment, but it can be a great choice. If you’re planning to go, just make sure it’s the right one for you.