Throughout the semester, The Fund for American Studies, has scheduled many guest speakers who provide career advice, professional development, and graduate school opportunities. This last week, we had opportunity to hear from two different representatives of DC graduate schools. One was for Georgetown University and their MBA program and the other was George Mason University and their law school. I have entertained the idea of both, so it was interesting to hear what it takes to apply to graduate school.
My dream has always been to go to law school but I never thought I would come near such an opportunity. My experiences at Glendale Community College and Arizona State University have shown me how much I am capable of and the fact that nothing is impossible for me if I believe. While in DC, I have asked attorneys for their advice on law school. More often than not, I was told, "Don't go." This surprised me. I was told I could advocate without going to law school, which is true but I didn't understand this reaction. Over time, I learned that right now is not a good time for the law field. There are limited job opportunities for them and it is extremely competitive for that reason. One perk of this being the case is that the law school representative said that because of this they have scholarship opportunities. I still haven't decided what I will do but I hope to figure it out as soon as possible. A masters in business has always been one of the paths to success that I have considered. As a public policy and services major, I am also earning a certificate in leadership and management. It would seem that an MBA couldn't hurt in providing me with opportunities to develop my management and leadership skills. Unlike law school, business schools are very competitive because the job market is more promising for those with an MBA as opposed to those with a law degree. Both programs are rigorous and require an intense amount of devotion. I know I want to attend graduate school but I am still deciding what path I will take as I have also considered a masters in Social Work.
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ajili ya kariem
11/27/2015 04:51:02 pm
Your write up was very insightful, as lately I have been thinking about graduate school as I come to the close of obtaining my bachelors degree. I have thought about law school but I would prefer to work in the capacity of an advocate for others. I think working in the public sector will grant me opportunities to do so as well.
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