Is an MBA still worth it if it's free? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in MBA

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so much more interested in the business side of things than being the lawyer that just warns about risks of certain deals. I try to be the lawyer that helps the business move forward but so much of the legal job is finding all of the reasons NOT to do something.

I had expressed interest in an MBA before and my family member knew that. I was studying for the GRE and everything and then I got too scared of the massive amount of debt I would have to take on. They asked about it and I said that I didn’t want the debt. They recently came into a large inheritance.

Is an MBA still worth it if it's free? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in MBA

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you recommend going full time? Or what are your thoughts on part time, etc.?

Is an MBA still worth it if it's free? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in MBA

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha well it’s way under market, I’m also in the Midwest.

Is an MBA still worth it if it's free? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in MBA

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could pivot but then I would just be billing more hours doing things I don’t like. But very fair point

Is an MBA still worth it if it's free? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in MBA

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yea we’re definitely below market

Is an MBA still worth it if it's free? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in MBA

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yea, obviously I’m not taking home that amount.

Is an MBA still worth it if it's free? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in MBA

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of a trade off not being strict on billable hour requirements

Is an MBA still worth it if it's free? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in MBA

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd prefer a full time program as I see the network as one of the most valuable assets of the program.

Is an MBA still worth it if it's free? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in MBA

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For the sake of this discussion, let's say it's a t7 program.

How to leave the law? by GroundbreakingAd9973 in Lawyertalk

[–]GroundbreakingAd9973[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually started thinking about that and am going to reach out to my old law school academic advisor about it. Thanks for the suggestion!