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Horseshoe, I found a website that gives you the median LSAT scores and GPA of accepted students at various schools (and lots of other stats) Here's the link: US News Report Law School Rankings | Law School Numbers Alternately, you can look at the website of law schools of interest and they usually give class profile information.

RNJD 65 - I got your PM. Thank you so much, that was so helpful.

RNJD65 - Thank you so much for your response! I was hoping to hear from a nurse attorney. I'm glad things worked out for you. Your path sounds difficult but rewarding. I am very fortunate to be in a position where I would be going to law school full time, if I were to do it. When I was thinking of possible career options I was thinking in-house counsel at a hospital, but it sounds like you may need experience in a big firm to get those types of jobs. Is that true? Thanks again for your response!

Thanks RiskManager for the info - I looked it up, and the state where I live (CA) does have the possibility of studying under a sponsoring lawyer, but it appears that the bar pass rate for those coming out of such situations is abysmal, and I kind of figured that no law firm would hire you. I did see a quote from a lawyer in private practice who went this route and said that when clients ask him where he went to law school, they don't like the answer!

Not_a_Hat_Person, RN, thanks for the info and the links to articles. I have to admit, hearing that one of your sisters waited tables after law school scares me. I guess that I would at least have my nursing career to fall back on, BUT I don't want to waste 3 years of school and all the tuition just to end up at square one! Thank you for your response.

Thanks Wrench Party for your response. Good comparison between law and a Ph.D. Neither are a sure thing! That's an interesting idea to get a masters in a related field. I have an MPH, but not sure if that would do much good (it certainly doesn't help in nursing!)

Horseshoe, thanks for sharing your daughter's experience. Good for your her - glad to know there are at least some people in law making a good living. :)

Thanks SubSippi for your response - I am glad to know at least the ones who founds jobs enjoy it! I read that the depression and alcoholism rate is higher amongst attorneys than the general population. Yikes. What you saw with those you graduated w/ the last few years confirms what I have read that the job market is bad/pay is low.

PinayUSA, I had never heard of this! This blows my mind. Thank you for sharing!

Thanks Flyersfan88 for your comments. I've heard/read some of what you're saying about the hours and pay when starting out.

Thanks for the input, CaffeinePOQ4PRN (like your name, by the way!) and KThurmond.

@RiskManager: I read your other thread, that is good info. I guess I could work in Risk Management without a law degree, but thought it would be really valuable (not sure Risk would be my area of choice, but was considering it as a possibility). But after reading your post, seems like it would be pricing myself out of the market. Thanks so much for sharing a link to your post.

@ flyersfan88: Thanks for your reply. I appreciate the info about the pay scale - it's hard to find info from "real people" about that, and apparently it's really variable, so that's good to know. It doesn't sound like it's worth it considering the school debt. Thank you again for your input.

@xoemmylouox - Thanks for responding to my question. That is good info - I was hoping to work in a health care related niche to use my nursing background. It doesn't sound too cushy from what you describe - especially starting out. Haven't decided if I want to start over on on the bottom of the totem pole! Good idea to check with local area attorneys - unfortunately not any in my area, but I have emailed a couple (and was hoping to encounter some on here:)

@ Scuzzamus85: Thank you for taking the time to write me back. I am also considering LNC. I guess that I thought there would be higher salaries for attorneys, but not sure that is truly the case - still researching. Thanks for your input!