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JD/MBA: New Grad Job Options |
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don't advise JD/MBA |
| Date Posted: |
05/15/2001 |
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Yes, it can get real confusing for an employer, especially if you [yourself] don't know which one you are. I agree, I studied business undergrad and from what I understand, grad school is an elaboration; at my undergrad (I won't mention), you basically use the same books! The difference is that you stop at the middle of the book in undergrad, then you pick-up from there in grad school (its just the back of the book). I sat in a grad school class (during a visit) and I felt like I was in romper room. It was really cute. |
| Message: |
I went to a top tier JD/MBA program. Of course, now that I am out, I am glad I got both. However, my advice to those considering the dual program is - don't do it. Especially if you are more focused on the MBA, the extra two years of schooling is not worth the opportunity cost.
It does confuse employers - which are you? If you end up working as a lawyer, the MBA nearly useless (some may say that the MBA helps you to understand the commercial issues, but you would pick these things up anyway). If you go into finance or other MBA job, then no one is going to look to you for legal analysis. In law school you learn the principals - you are not going to learn enough specifics to be able to provide value on any legal issue, you would have to consult a real lawyer anyway.
I now work at a bulge bracket i-bank. Sure, 4 years of MBA/JD helps you to spot the issues faster at times; but 4 years of doing anything will hone your abilities and experience.
The only reason you should consider law school is if you want to become a lawyer.
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