Bill Reid on starting law school at 40.

Bill Reid on what motivated him to begin law school at age 40 and how he persevered to earn his degree while working full time.

[@Trucho001]

I’m 56 and today I received my first letter of admission. Will start law school this Fall and, God willing, will graduate at 59.

[@jjktng]

Keep going . Good luck

[@tyal-q9x]

Congratulations.

[@gunnyjwells1977]

44 years old. I served 16 years in the Marine Corps. Taught high school for 6 years. Starting Law school next fall. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@pep590]

Great job! I sure hope all goes well for you, my fellow military brother!

[@MsVoiceOfReason]

I am 46 and been a paralegal for 20 yrs, strongly considering returning to school and studying for my law degree

[@gunnyjwells1977]

@@MsVoiceOfReason DO IT! You'll have a lot to offer with the knowledge you already have.

[@SavageWorkouts]

Semper fi. I'm a former Marine 1L at 41 as well. Get some!!

[@gunnyjwells1977]

@@SavageWorkouts Yuttttt!!!!!! Get some! Semper Fi!

[@jaco5187]

How likely are you to get a good job after law school at age 48?

[@joyandpeacefullaughter5307]

He already had his business.

[@islip376]

When you are an attorney you can work for yourself.

[@jaco5187]

@@islip376 Yes, but in law school, they teach you...the law, not the business of law. That's another whole education curriculum.

[@islip376]

@Z Malek not easy doesn’t equal impossible. Get some self esteem and confidence.

[@jcnlaw]

I had a retired surgeon in my (night) law school class. He was 70 years old and always wanted a law degree. Smart. Humble. Hard working. Inspiring.

[@islip376]

Inspiring, I’m 44 and applying next year.

[@IamYim]

Wow! I’m 44 and applying next year as well. I’m scheduled to take the LSAT in October. Best wishes!

[@starrebornalpha]

@@IamYim So how'd it go?

[@DanieSangs]

@keshapresley have you taken your LSAT yet? I'm seriously considering law school, too.

[@DanieSangs]

@@IamYim how did you do on your lsat?

[@islip376]

@@DanieSangs yes I took the online one. Unfortunately it’s not the same as in person which has a disadvantage in my opinion.

[@davidswann6154]

I love this guy.I just turned 60 and I will also likely go to law school and graduate close to my 70th birthday. I am completing my 3rd masters degree now.

[@wearebosspeople2216]

He is an inspiration.

[@islip376]

Any suggestions on lsat prep? It’s kicking my Butt

[@djtangles]

I LOVE THIS! I am 36 and just decided I am going to start studying for the LSAT

[@randomvideos_658]

That's awesome ! I am also 36, taking the LSAT in October and starting next fall 😁

[@Promentalist]

Me too! I’m 35 and starting to studying now. Figure I’ll be around 40 when I graduate. Best of luck to you!

[@kennypitts4829]

Still at it?

[@jjgalletta66]

If you really want to go to Law School…DO IT!!! I don’t care how old you are. If you can do it, DO IT!!!

[@FairBeautyEssentials]

😊I’m 44 starting Law school too!!! It’s always my dream to be an attorney and everyday the desire to pursue keeps cooking inside me, literally. That means it’s time for me to give birth to my dream of becoming an attorney... I forever kept feeling like I am too old and too late for law school. But this video made me feel so much better. So I thank you for showing us this!!! Hugs🤗

[@buckeye-pe6df]

😂 Have you done any research into the legal profession. There are no jobs. Good luck paying off $150,000 working as a Beresta.

[@joeparks3748]

I’m 44 year old disabled veteran and father and want to apply to law school this year. This is inspiring!

[@wearebosspeople2216]

44 years young!

[@islip376]

Any suggestions on lsat prep ? I need it

[@OracleofDelphiTarot]

One of the coolest guys I met was at a previous office I worked it. He graduated law school at 60. He decided to go back at 54. That always stayed with me as I am considering the field.

[@stevensanders2761]

I am 50 and a 1L with reservation this very inspirational and encouraging

[@islip376]

How’s it going so far? Is there a diversity of age there? Also how did you prepare for the lsat ?

[@hyojinlee]

Very inspiring. I'm 38 and starting this year :)

[@Pants3]

I'm 40 and starting this fall.

[@yotalifepr]

I will be 35 this year, finish my bachelor in December 2021. Took LSAT this past Saturday, hopefully I pass it and will be able start Law School next year.

[@MsBdoll87]

How’d you do?

[@yotalifepr]

@@MsBdoll87 i think i got enough to get in. Thanks for asking.

[@MsBdoll87]

@@yotalifepr you're welcome. i pray you do! Best of wishes to you!

[@ValiantVisions314]

Bro, congratulations. I'm 38. I'll graduate nursing school in January 2022. I am about to start studying for the LSAT.

[@DaringDanielletravels]

Woohoo!!!! I’m rooting for you

[@Charlesthetraveler]

Seeing this in 2024. I am 40 and will be and beginning my journey to start law school in 2026. Thank you for this and wish me luck!

[@Promentalist]

This video and thread makes me feel so much better about being an older adult at 35 and wanting to pursue a law degree. I feel so much better. Thank you!

[@jntshinga2164]

This has inspired me...I'm turning 43 this year and I'm applying to start 2024. I believe it's possible for me🙏🏾😍🌟.

[@danmcarthur8077]

Did you do it??? I’m 38 and just enrolled in an lsat prep course

[@roxannekinnally4208]

I am.55 years old and studying for my.law entrance exam takin it next year

[@bassstudent4life]

Good for you. How is it going? You will still be in your 50s after graduating.

[@kan77r94]

Go for it

[@rosamoreno4794]

I started Grad school in 01/2021 at age 43 for a Masters degree in Legal Studies and now I am 44 yrs old. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I got my undergrad at age 43. I am paying cash for school but could not afford a JD.

[@elvisocc588]

I am 56 and thinking about going back to Law School

[@pickupyocross4llowjesus285]

I'm fixing my matric certificate and going back to school and study law. I'm so inspired by this I'm turning 35 this year, by the time I'm 37 I'll be in law school

[@DaringDanielletravels]

Wow! I love that this exists. I’m studying for the LSAT and hoping to be admitted Fall 2022

[@islip376]

How are you preparing for the lsat ?

[@DaringDanielletravels]

@@islip376 I’m doing self study at the moment and certainly open to suggestions. I’ve been utilizing free content I’ve found on KZbin to help me become familiar with the questions and learn how to set up each question type.

[@ItzMeNitaBoo]

I have been talking with my husband about me starting law school to become a judge. I've been procrastinating because of my age(43) I'm a wife an mother of 11 children. Im a chef now. This video and all the comments are so inspiring. Anyone in Colorado or Utah? Can someone direct me in the way to get started? Good luck @everyone

[@davidochieng9520]

Woow that's wonderful

[@MsVoiceOfReason]

Do it!!!❤

[@buckeye-pe6df]

11 kids? That's child abuse.

[@firozmallick1307]

Hey! All you beautiful people out there, you're doing great. Keep movin and you'll definitely reach where you want to be. I'm 30 and I'm in my 1st year of Graduation of my business administration. Just keep in mind that the 'Sky is never the limit'. I get tired of “under 40” lists. Show me someone who got their PhD at 60 after losing everything. Give me the 70-year-old debut novelist who writes from a lifetime of love and grief. Give me calloused hands and tender hearts.

[@alona724]

I wish this was longer. Very inspirational

[@citrinehills7131]

I'm 45 and If I start I will be 46 yrs this year. which means I will graduate at 50 or 51 yrs.

[@trishmittelstadt2920]

I’m 42 and graduate in 3 weeks!

[@Ladyjojo83]

Congratulations!! I'm 38 and have a great job but no degree. this past weekend, my mom reminded me of a time when I was young, that I was going to be a lawyer. I put it off and every thought about becoming one until she reminded me.

[@rparchment26]

Did you have a problem finding work because of your age?

[@trishmittelstadt6502]

@@rparchment26 yes, I am still looking for a job. But unsure if it’s my age, the fact that I am going to a different city than where I went to law school, or something else. For reference I went to a top 20 school and have a good gpa.

[@rparchment26]

@@trishmittelstadt6502 thank you for the update. Good luck job hunting. I’m sure you will land something soon.

[@trishmittelstadt2920]

@Z Malek I did. I am working as a deputy DA.

[@bebois2529]

Thank you for I am starting to go back into law in my late 30s so encouraging

[@Jcantu562]

Thank you for sharing. I'm currently 39 and thinking about going to law school. I do have two young babies (18 months and the other is due in July 2024). I don't want to be an absentee father but I feel there is a pull to law school.

[@iFrankie.]

I’ll be 30 when graduate from law school. Applying this year and be in next year.

[@ECO473]

I know the feeling. I was a practicing accountant for ten years when I started law school. I was 31 when I started and 34 when I finished. I had all kinds of fun in law school, and it was one of the best things I've been blessed to do.

[@alexandraoneill4485]

Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@Marchelette]

I’m 39 and thinking 🤔 about going to law school 🏫.

[@neojohn9335]

you are a great help of inspiration, wow! thank you so much

[@wambuiwanyutu]

Am 33 years old of age am working to save for my education later on and i want to study Undergraduate in law first.

[@roamlikekane]

What kind of interview was that? So short. Is there more? I'm sure he'd have a lot more to say.

[@playgamepark]

KZbin recommended this when I was thinking about going into law school... Google... is getting too good at this

[@FairBeautyEssentials]

😅😅YES.. same lol 😅

[@brettbaker9062]

im 32 but he has the same mind set as me on my career

[@TravelingBibliophile]

He is inspiring.

[@trawsoza2926]

This is very inspiring

[@KUqdah]

Just found this video...these commemts keep me inspired & motivated, as I will be a non-traditional student, hopefully Fall 2024....taking LSAT in September..... fingers & eyes crossed! Good luck to everyone!

[@volsnationn]

Im 39 and about to apply. I have an MBA. Wife and I work from home in SC, both making over 100k each. Im stable and happy but need a challenge. Going for it! Wanted to go JAG when i commissioned in the Army in 2010 but passed the opportunity for free Law School in NJ. Nevsr stopped thinking about it, also im a PM for a Law Firm and understand litigation and mass tort\class actiom. Im all about this

[@ktv_online]

I'm 36 am applying next year

[@mubashirtareen8641]

Dear brothers and sisters, I need to know about the eligibility criteria for UK law school. I do not belong to UK. Is LSAT necessary? And I am M. A in international relations with 3 years of teaching experience and can be considered a nonlaw graduate. Should I do GDL or a proper LLB course? Will GDL not make me eligible to practice.?

[@KUqdah]

I would suggest you talk to a Counselor at a law school or schools in the U.K. to ensure you receive correct information....good luck...😊

[@ngagenokia]

you age out at 40 and over

[@AGPLAW]

Thanks for inspiring to be a lawyer❤️

[@mystique5168]

39 and started my BCom degree

[@VoiceForTheSilenced]

This gives me hope!!!

[@TheHenriproduction]

Wow very inpiring