Considering Law School?

Law school and the practice of law are natural destinations for philosophers, political scientists, and others interested moral, political, and legal principles, policies, and issues. The study and practice of law emphasize analytical skills, and many areas of law involve issues of rights, responsibilities, and social justice that are important parts of moral and political philosophy and that can be rewarding practice areas. Law degrees are very flexible credentials, and there are many employment opportunities for law school graduates. Unlike academics, who often have little geographic control in their careers, lawyers can usually find practice opportunities near family or in cities or regions where they prefer to live. So law school graduates typically have more job opportunities, command higher salaries, and have more geographical control over where they live and work than academics and many other professionals.