Honest opinions
I am a 38-year-old married mother of four (ages 13, 10, 7, and 4). Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to be an attorney. Some of my earliest memories are of sitting in my grandfather’s law office, fascinated by the work he did.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and have spent the last 14 years building a successful clinical career. But the desire to pursue law has never really gone away.
For the moms out there who have made a significant career change later in life: Is it realistic to pursue law at this stage and still be a present, engaged mom? For those who became attorneys, were you able to find a position that allowed you to make a decent living, cover student loan payments, and maintain a reasonable work-life balance without consistently working or studying 60+ hours a week?
I’d love to hear honest experiences—the good, the bad, and everything in between.