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AGuest

I didn't pass the California Bar (golly, a lot of my classmates didn't, either!)... BUT... I am A-okay! I could only afford a school with an average to mediocre pass rate, so it's no huge surprise. I will take it again, of course, but I'm not sure if I will take it in February (I really don't have the $$ - to take off from work - or the time to study - while I work). Given than, I will probably retake it next July as I am committed to a job for the next 2 years anyway, so there's reallly no great hurry (other than the closer I get to 50 (less than a year)... the less I am able to retain of this and other kinds of stuff). I make a good living (more than I would as an attorney for the first 2-3 years... or 2-10 years, depending on the area of practice, so that's not an issue, right now). The Most Holy One of Israel has always blessed me with a good job. Actually, better than good 98% of the time.

I didn't chose law school for the potential earnings, however - I'm a fairly "old bird," and so had no illusions of being a rainmaker or some kind of corporate legal phenom. I chose it (1) because I will most probably work until I die and wanted a job where I could set the salary... and the hours... as I age; (2) for the personal, professional, and mental challenge; (3) so that I could know what man's laws are (so that I could help family and friends as well as others, if and when necessary); and (4) I am involved in so much of it due to my line of work, that it just made sense as a choice ("Business Administration/Management" seemed like so much of the same old sthing - nothing much new to learn, etc.).

For anyone going or considering going to law school (or any field of higher education), I would say, "Good choice - grueling from time to time, but you can do it."

I started university at age 40, and law school at 44. And if I can say nothing else about the experience, I can say, without reservation, that the WTBTS is lying when it says that doing so will draw you away from God. In fact, doing so helped me draw closer: (1) I met a plethora of people who were spiritual, but NOT religious - they had figured out that religion is a snare and a racket. Even at a young age. (2) Many subjects, particularly earth science, quantum mathmetics, and philosophy, actually helped me understand that which is spiritual even greater.

Anyway, that's my little story for now. I will keep those who care posted, as I promised.

Peace to you all!

A slave of Christ,

SA

mouthy

Interesting. Glad to hear your love for God increased, contrary to WT teaching . God go with you on the rest of your journey

yknot

You have a great disposition!

Study hard and let us know when you do pass..........

Are you planning on general practice or specializing?

Congratulations on you continuing your journey with such a wonderful optimistic outlook!

BabaYaga

Well I find myself wanting to say "congratulations!" AGuest, even though you didn't pass your Bar. It sounds like everything else is going A-Okay... so for that reason, congrats... and best wishes.

Love,
Baba

IP_SEC

Damn! Sorry to hear that. Glad you arent devastated over it though.

AGuest

and with you, as well!

Peace to you!

A slave of Christ,

SA

AGuest

to do a kind of general practice, dear YK: there are so many folks out there who need legal representation but can't afford it and/or make too much to qualify for some kind of assistance. Like everyone else, I do have some loans to pay off, but I don't need much to live on (JAH has always provided what I've needed and abundantly so), so I believe I can offer things like estate planning, immigration assistance, bankruptcy, etc., for folks with limited financial resources, but are in dire straits. True, there are programs like legal aid and elder law clinics, but most of those are only able to handle 15-25% of the needs out there. I am hoping to provide "affordable" (i.e., cheap), but good services/representation. I have no doubt I will do so one day. Today just isn't that day.

Peace to you!

A slave of Christ,

SA

AGuest

and peace to you!

I absolutely cannot complain... about ANYTHING in life. I have a GREAT life, in spite of not having passed the Bar. That is merely a "glitch"... a "hiccup" in my journey. Hiccups come... and go. But considering all other aspects of my life, starting with the fact that I live in a country where I can even entertain the prospect of being an attorney and was able to attend school in an effort to fulfill that goal... how can I complain??

I am [fairly] healthy (I have often-uncontrolled diabetes, but that's my own fault), I am loved, I have a great family, very kind, loving and loyal friends, a pretty good roof over my head, warm enough clothes on my back, and adqeuate food in my stomach. And I am a member of the Body of Christ. What more IS there? Passing the Bar would have only been peanuts on top of the cherry of an already fully-loaded sundae.

I am at peace... and ywish ou the same!

A slave of Christ,

SA

FlyingHighNow

Hey, the silver lining is that when you hear those lawyer jokes, you can smile and say you're not officially a lawyer....yet. Then do this:

AGuest

to feel sorry, IP, though I understand what you mean and thank you for it (peace to you!). I have only been "devastated" five times in my life: when my mother died, when my father died, when my son almost died, and when I realized my first marriage would have to end (although, I was actually way past the devastated part by the time it did end - I literally had no more grief... or anything else... to give, really. But I hated that it came to that).

Not passing the Bar the first time doesn't even compare. But again, I understand where your thoughts are coming from... and thank you.

Peace!

A slave of Christ,

SA

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