"In case anyone past their 20s is reading this and is parsing through "am I too old for law school?" anxiety, know that you're fine. Age ain't nothing but a number, but know which numbers matter: school ticket price, the student loans you might rack up, and the pressure to get a job that lets you pay off that student loan debt before the regulators mount up."
"Law school's trend toward rising costs has been so steep that tuition only going up a little this year was newsworthy. And it's a legitimate question to ask if the cost is worth its value, not just in terms of law school over the years. You also have to consider what you could be doing with the money instead. If you're in law school for the money, you may get a better ROI going for banking and finance instead."
Satirical news sources serve as a lens for observing political reactions and cultural trends. The Daily Show's 30th anniversary prompted a joke about late-career law school entrants and age. Incoming law students skew young—about 70% are 26 or younger—while applicants aged 30 and over comprised roughly 20% of 2024 enrollment per LSAC. Applicants past their twenties can still succeed, but must weigh tuition, student loans, and job pressure. Law school costs have risen steeply; even small tuition increases are notable. Prospective students should evaluate opportunity cost and ROI, considering alternatives like banking or finance or public-interest motivations.
Read at Above the Law
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