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I posted this on other law school related subreddits but I'd figured I would post also here because of my diagnosis. My father, who is a lawyer, has been pushing me to enter law school ever since I started college, and I sorta knew why. He saw in me the potential in public speaking and command of the English language, plus the course that I took was somewhat related to law (international studies). Not to brag but I acknowledge these skills that I have. In addition, another reason would be the opportunity to be a professional despite my neurological condition and the current job market in the country. For context, I belong to the austistic spectrum and was diagnosed during my childhood. Such is actually the rationale my father gave me, that because of my condition, many people like me are prejudiced, and to counter such prejudices, we'd have to be professionals so we can, as they say, gain everyone's respect.

I didn't enter law school after graduating, and it took me six months to find work, even though I was only a seasonal hire. That was my goal because I wanted to gain more years of work experience to cultivate my professional growth, and hopefully when the time comes, attempt to enter the foreign service. I enjoyed my work, despite getting off to a rough start.

Despite this desire, my father, who continues to push for me to enter law school, still brought up the idea. To appease him, I applied in some schools and was lucky enough to pass in three of them. But honestly, my heart has been to work and wait until the time was right.

But then, I wasn't absorbed in my former workplace, with reasons I cannot control and only disclosed within that company. At this point, I was trying to apply to more jobs to hopefully continue working, but then I remembered how it took me half a year in 2025 since graduation to find work.

Law school was the only option that was open, and there was some level of uncertainty with my other job applications, if any of them would be quick. I didn't want to experience being unemployed again for six months because I had nothing to do. Literally nothing.

If I was to pursue further studies, it would probably be a masters degree. But then, my father, who is the sole breadwinner of our family after my mom retired from her work at a bank during the pandemic, didn't really see a masters degree as beneficial, and that it would only help if I was pursuing to enter the academe. Hence, he doesn't want to support me there financially. It came to a point where my parents and I came down to two choices - law school or another six months of doing nothing (albeit applying for work in the process.)

It came to a head one night nung kinokonsensya ako ni dad because at this time, I was still undecided on those two choices. And it came to a point where despite my reluctance to enter law school, he just told me "learn to love it." It gave me the impression that "its not about that you want to enter law school, but you need to enter law school." and that if I decided not to enter law school, he basically said "bahala ka sa buhay mo."

With all the horror stories I've encountered about law school from my father and my friends who entered law school in 2025, speficially the endless readings, cold calls, night classes, having little to no time for yourself, and the sheer amount of young adults dying suddenly these days due to academic exhaustion. Knowing that my family has a history of hypertension, and knowing what my father experienced in law school and his current health conditions while he is practicing law, I was petrified. And knowing my neurological condition, I don't know if someone like me can handle being overstimulated and having sensory overloads because of the toxic environment and the socratic method.

Pressured to make a decision, this was when I decided, again reluctantly, to enter law school - out of the fear that what happened to me in 2025 after graduation (unemployed for six months) might happen again in 2026.

My mother has been at the forefront of my rants such as these and even my anxieties heading into our first day, and even now I am scared. What's gonna happen to me? Will I even be able to survive? Mom just told me to just try it for one semester and that this is what the man above has given you.

It may seem like I crumbled under pressure to decide, but I do recognize the kind of help law school can give me in my future career. But I'm also still at the mindset that in serving the nation, there are other ways that I can do it.

Despite this, it would be foolish of me to drop out now because the tuition is expensive and classes will start already.

While many others are looking forward to the first day, I for one am still half-hearted about it. But I guess its worth the try, and as they say - its better to have tried and failed than to not have tried at all.

Despite classes starting soon, I can't help but be anxious of what's about to happen to me because of the fact that the one thing I never sought out to do in the first place ultimately came back to me because of familial pressure, and honestly, I don't know what to do.

I don't know who needs to read or see this but I figured I'd let out what's been on my mind since I decided, albeit reluctantly, to enter law school - and our classes begin in the first week of August.

My father, who is a lawyer, has been pushing me to enter law school ever since I started college, and I sorta knew why. He saw in me the potential in public speaking and command of the English language, plus the course that I took was somewhat related to law (international studies). Not to brag but I acknowledge these skills that I have. In addition, another reason would be the opportunity to be a professional despite my neurological condition and the current job market in the country.

I didn't enter law school after graduating, and it took me six months to find work, even though I was only a seasonal hire. That was my goal because I wanted to gain more years of work experience to cultivate my professional growth, and hopefully when the time comes, attempt to enter the foreign service. I enjoyed my work, despite getting off to a rough start.

Despite this desire, my father, who continues to push for me to enter law school, still brought up the idea. To appease him, I applied in some schools and was lucky enough to pass in three of them. But honestly, my heart has been to work and wait until the time was right to take the FSO exam.

But then, I wasn't absorbed in my former work, with reasons I cannot control and only within that company. At this point, I was trying to apply to more jobs to hopefully continue working, but then I remembered how it took me half a year in 2025 since graduation to find work.

Law school was the only option that was open, and there was some level of uncertainty with my other job applications, if any of them would be quick. I didn't want to experience being unemployed again for six months because I had nothing to do. Literally nothing.

If I was to pursue further studies, it would probably be a masters degree. But then, my father, who is the sole breadwinner of our family after my mom retired from her work at a bank, didn't really see a masters degree as beneficial, and that it would only help if I was pursuing to enter the academe. It came to a point where my parents and I came down to two choices - law school or another six months of doing nothing.

It came to a head one night when my dad was doing the "kinokonsensya" with me, because at this time, I was still undecided on those two choices. And it came to a point where despite my reluctance to enter law school, he just told me "learn to love it." It gave me the impression that "its not about that you want to enter law school, but you need to enter law school." and that if I decided not to enter law school, he basically said "bahala ka sa buhay mo."

With all the horror stories I've encountered about law school from my father and my friends who entered law school in 2025, speficially the endless readings, cold calls, night classes, having little to no time for yourself, and the sheer amount of young adults dying suddenly these days due to academic exhaustion. Knowing that my family has a history of hypertension, and knowing what my father experienced in law school and his current health conditions while he is practicing law, I was petrified.

Pressured to make a decision, this was when I decided, again reluctantly, to enter law school.

My mother has been at the forefront of my rants such as these and even my anxieties heading into our first day, and even now I am scared. What's gonna happen to me? Will I even be able to survive? Mom just told me to just try it for one semester and that this is what the man above has given you.

It may seem like I crumbled under pressure to decide, but I do recognize the kind of help law school can give me in my future career. But I'm also still at the mindset that in serving the nation, there are other ways that I can do it. And it would be foolish of me to drop out now because the tuition is expensive and classes will start already.

While many others are looking forward to the first day, I for one am still half-hearted about it. But I guess its worth the try, and as they say - its better to have tried and failed than to not have tried at all.

Despite classes starting soon, I can't help but be anxious of what's about to happen to me because of the fact that the one thing I never sought out to do in the first place ultimately came back to me because of familial pressure, and honestly, I don't know what to do.

Hi! I'm an incoming law student at UA&P and our classes end between 9pm and 10pm. I live in Antipolo but I already know how to get from my house in Valley Golf to UA&P through the UV Antipolo to SM Megamall with an 8-minute walk to campus.

My biggest concern now is the way back to Primark Town Center in Cainta (Valley Golf) given how late my classes will end. Are there any public transpo options this late in the day and which mode should I ride given this circumstance? Thanks so much!

Hello! I'm 23M who just finished a contractual work that began in January and ended in June. Based on the feedback my managers and supervisors gave me, I though I was gonna be absorbed but I did not based on some company changes. I enjoyed that work, despite a rough first few weeks.

Right now, looking for another job, I'm applying to multiple companies, NGOs, and organizations - two invited me for interviews already which is a great thing, but I really don't want to be vacant again for another six months, since that happened to me last year after graduation. There's that uncertainty on when can I get a job offer in case I do well in the screening and what not. Worse, I'm also unsure if after everything I'll be regularized and it also such to see "entry-level" work requiring experiences already.

Then there's a masters degree I'm also targeting, since it would be useful for my career trajectory in international relations. I heard a lot of international organizations such as the U.N. agencies and others are actively looking for those having a masters degree. And my main target is to really have a career in the foreign service. Problem is that my family are not willing to support me because of the third thing.

Law school. My father, who is a lawyer, has been pushing me so hard to go to law school since I was a high school student. The thing is I really never considered it in the first place, and only considered it as an option but never a priority. This is because I've heard about students' experiences in law school, where their whole lives is just about read recite exam repeat, with only a few times to destress. I never sought out to become a lawyer because it might compromise my health and the belief that I can still serve people in different ways. Nevertheless, I applied to different schools and passed some of them just to check some options out.

Despite me telling my dad about this only being an alternative option, he still wants me to go for law whether I like it or not, and he will support me for it. My parents, especially dad, still thinks that a masters degree is just for those who want to enter the academe, and that they won't support me if I take a masters degree.

I'm not asking anybody which path should I take but I really don't know how to navigate this big decision I now have, given that I never considered law school but my dad wants it by hook or by crook, masters is an option but I won't be financially supported, and that there's a bit of uncertainty with work when it comes to high pay and regularization.

If I can ask how should I approach this decision, given the two interviews I have and law school enrollment approaching.

Hello! Any UA&P Law applicants here?? I'll be having my qualifying interview this week and its one of my top choices. Any tips on how to ace the interview or any things I need to know??

After not passing UP and ALS, and being wait-listed in UST, I have UA&P as my remaining top option.

Thanks so much.

Hello! So for years now my parents, particularly my dad, has been pushing me to enter law school ever since I was high school. I took up international studies in college and I've been on a back-and-forth about which path to take leading up to the FSO exam. My dream has always been to enter the foreign service, either through the DFA or international organizations, but I'm just not sure if a J.D. or even being a lawyer will help me get there. There are some who are successful with a law degree and became lawyers themselves - some became ambassadors, working in embassies and consulates, and some even in the U.N. But there are also some who don't have a law degree and are also successful themselves in the field.

I'm just worried that if I take up law I'd be forced to shift my career given law focuses on the domestic rather than international, even though I know LS has public international law. So is there really an advantage for lawyers in entering the foreign service? And should I consider law school if my main target is not passing the Bar but passing the FSO. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much!