Hey all, keen to get some views: I’m 29F in Melbourne and considering a career change into law. I’ve been working full time for 6 years in corporate / commercial and recently been having a big pull to make a career change to something that is more intellectually stimulating and impactful.
I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer, but my ATAR fell just below the cutoff for Monash / Melbourne so I went into full time work in commercial.
Now as I’m going into my 30’s and looking wt what would be a fulfilling, I’m drawn back to law. I know it’s not all glitz and glamour I’ve spoken to quite a few friends who are lawyers and have heard both sides of those who hate being a lawyer, and those who love being a lawyer. I’ve got a pretty good view of what it could be like going in, what the sacrifices are and how it’s not like TV shows.
I know some people are going to say that you shouldn’t try to seek fulfilment from a job, and that a job is only there to pay bills, but I am very career oriented and actually want to spend my 9 hours a day doing something I actually enjoy and find fulfilling.
Also thought I’d include, I’m considering the Monash JD (unfortunately will be full fee as there’s no CSP placements), will still be working full time and studying full time, and I’m not planning on having kids.
Has anyone else made a career change later in life into law, what was the transition like for you, and how did you go about finding grad roles in big 6 as an older graduate?