Law or Business degree...? What do i do?

Question

I'm someone who lives in India. Starting September 2009, I'll be attending college in the USA (dunno "where" i'll be attending, or "what" I'll be majoring in yet).

My ultimate goal is to get either an MBA degree of a Law degree. So, i was wondering what both careers were like. If i go for an MBA, I'll probably choose the field of marketing. If i go for Law, i dunno which field i'll be specializing in or which kind of law I'll even enjoy studying.

I'd love guidance and information about both career paths. I'd also love to hear from other Law or MBA grads who've done it already and have advice for me.

What's it like being a lawyer? What kind of skills and what kind of people do you meet while working? Does it ever get boring?

What's it like being an MBA graduate? What sort of people do you usually come in contact with? What sort of job do you do daily. Does it ever get boring?

About me: I consider myself a social person. I like to meet new people, i also love to talk to new people. If i work at it, i could probably convince people and turn them over to my viewpoint on most subjects. I'm a hard worker, if it comes down to it.

So, please, any help, guidance, experiences you'd like to share with me would really help. Oh, and BTW, What's the LSAT and the GMAT like? I mean, actually taking the examination...

Thanks...

^_^

Answer 1

Good news is it's very early for you.  You have plenty of time to decide and change your mind.  However, something you may be interested in is joint degree programs.  Many schools have J.D./M.B.A program that takes 2 semester longer than a J.D alone.  If you're willing to go summers it won't take any extra time at all.  

I'm still a law student, but I can tell you that as a lawyer you could be working with any sorts of people.  Almost everybody needs a lawyer at some point so depending on what field of law you go into you could meet almost any type of person.  Also, being a hard worker is probably the BEST trait you could have for any type of law.  

As far the LSAT goes, it's probably not as bad as you've been told.  Pick up a book about six months before you take it and start studying.  Take practice tests and read about how to analyze the problems.  Unlike the SAT which is supposed to test aptitude, the LSAT is testing analytical skills.  That means you CAN prepare for it and that you SHOULD prepare for it.  Don't spend 8 hours a day or anything like that, but work on it.  Also, the written portion of the LSAT doesn't count.  It's sent to the schools you apply to, but 95% of them don't look at it unless you're a marginal candidate.  

Answer 2

get the law degree from a good school.......

MBA in marketing.not much money....................

Answer 3

Neither!!! The market is very rough right now and many businesses are suffering, including law firms. your best bet is to either go for medial or teaching, especially if you gain employment through the city.