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Are there any attorneys out there going to get their MBAs?

If so, briefly,

What is your legal background?

What career are you pursuing? Why

What industry?

How do you think your JD and experience will help you?
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Attorneys 25 Feb 2008, 14:19
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What is your legal background?
I am in a general litigation practice with some business litigation.

What career are you pursuing? Why?
Management Consulting or Marketing. I think I can leverage my MBA in those areas.

What industry?
I want to go into healthcare or technology.

How do you think your JD and experience will help you?
Knowledge/ability to evaluate regulations. Presentation skills, and evaluating legal issues.
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pelihu was a lawyer and goes to Darden, he is pursuing IB. You should PM him if you have any specific questions, he is very helpful.
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I was a lawyer working in corporate finance and securities. I practiced law for about two years before quitting to start my own business. I'm taking a summer job in investment banking. I'm also interested in private equity and hedge funds, but I'm concerned about the economy. Private equity has been shut down since last summer, and it's a pretty risky place to be right now. I may look into again next fall depending on how the economy is doing. For banking, a JD was useful for me because I worked closely with bankers when I did securitizations. Generally speaking, a JD from a top school is an indicator that you can succeed in a competitive environment.

It's pretty much like anything else you might have in your background. It's useful if it's from a place that employers respect. If it's not a well respected school, it's not going to do anything to sway employers who are more focused on your business school experience.