May 03, 2003, 16:45
AnonamooseI want to be a prosecutor
I am a third year law student, in the top 15% (hope to finish in top 10%) at one of the better Texas schools. Although I have an excellent clerkship lined up this summer with a large Dallas firm, I have always wanted to be a prosecutor. There is a slight discrepency in pay, but also in hours. Regardless, it is trial work (especially criminal) that has always inspired me.
Am I crazy? What are the prospects of a job? I am purposely NOT on mock trial team, but have taken or will take trial ad, criminal litigation, pre-trial litigation, and a D.A. externship.
I am an older student with a Master of Public Administration and some local government experience. (I know, I should look at city attorney)
Any advice on classes or extracuricular activities for my third year?
Thanks!
May 05, 2003, 09:26
Eric C. CarceranoIf you go back a few months there was another string on this topic that was called something like advice to law students.
May 05, 2003, 14:28
Terry BreenIf you leave your e-mail address, I'll send you some of my thoughts. Maybe others will too.
I could give you my thoughts as well as to why I am a prosecutor and not an attorney for hire. If you'll send e-mail.
Maybe some of same past experiences as I was 13 years in law enforcement before, during and after law school. Also attended what I believe is best law school in Houston.
May 07, 2003, 15:22
BLeonardRay, did you mean the BEST LAW SCHOOL in Houston or the best law school IN HOUSTON? :-)
He must have meant the best Houston law school because Baylor is in Waco.........
May 08, 2003, 11:21
BLeonardMike, I couldn't agree more....Baylor '94.
OK, feels like we have a bunch of undergrads in the football stadium here. We all have the same bar card in our wallet and license on the wall.
I will say, though, no law school in the state could do a better job than South Texas at letting a full-time working slob with a family (like I was)have an equal chance at admission and then opportunities while attending.
hoooooooooooorahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
May 16, 2003, 22:41
AnonamooseI have been busy with finals and have not been able to get back online.
My email is jsaint@myrealbox.com. Would love to hear any advice.