I don't get it? You want to go to law school, not practice, but just to get a law degree? I know there are more open doors after getting your law degree, but is it worth that three years and money? I don't think so. Unless you want to get into politics or public policy, I don't personally see how it makes sense to go to law school to not practice. What a waste of time! If you think you will be building up your resume with a J.D. to enter a non-legal field, somehow I suspect that if you were to just work in your target industry for three years you will be much more ahead if you were to go to law school.

I know in my class I come across people who are so non-enthusiastic about their studies saying, "oh, I don't plan on practicing." It is almost as if they are bragging about going to law school just for fun or something. Anyway, if you are one of those planning to go to law school, in law school, or graduated law school with no future or present plans to practice, let me know your side of the story--good luck.

One caveat, my opinion does not apply to those who have not been able to pass the bar - my older brother did not pass his first time, so I know it is rough!