How does it feel being in law school in your 50s?

Answering some of your questions from last week.
How does it feel being an older student compared to your younger classmates?
Do they treat me any different?
Plus a few comments about the LSAT and how I soend my time

[@senoritalimones]

Thank you!!!! I’m 35 and every one is judging me in my family for wanting to quit my job leave my “settled” life for school. You’re an inspiration 😊

[@Jaycarbrownie12]

Me too ! 35 years old nurse wanting to go to law school

[@vanessamaxlaw]

It's not their life. It's yours.

[@01Farris]

LSAT and I felt alone going to Law school in my 50’s but I am pumped. You are awesome , I am studying fir the LSAT

[@vanessamaxlaw]

How exciting! You can do this... time is going to pass regardless so just go for it.

[@Ava2969ny]

@01Farris -- I'm currently researching and interested in studying for the LSAT. What method are you using to study? Are you breaking up the content into several months?

[@cbpaquette]

I am so glad the KZbin algorithm put your channel in my path. I am applying to law school now. I am 45, and I am in Houston as well. I am definitely applying to South Texas, and I am looking forward to your future videos!

[@famfamfam5782]

45 in a few months myself and same all round! Except Houston 😂

[@chelondamobley158]

45 this year hoping to do the same….I’m in Texas also!

[@florencelewis3614]

45 and in houston , taking my LSAT soon.

[@vanessamaxlaw]

so exciting... let me know how things work out and where you end up.

[@LiliMinaj24]

Totally excited to have found this channel. I’m 44, preparing for LSAT, applying to a few schools and hoping to get started Fall of 2024. Seeing so many other people with the same goal is totally motivating!

[@vanessamaxlaw]

Best wishes on getting started this fall... you can do it!

[@LiliMinaj24]

❤❤ thank you! Starting August 15th going full time and shooting for 2.5 years. Good luck to you as well!

[@florencem7438]

I'm glad I found your channel today! I am 50 and about to embark on a journey to becoming an accountant in Ireland. This has given me such an encouragement. Keep the videos coming please!

[@vanessamaxlaw]

Congrats to you on your new venture!

[@katlynbeninati8524]

Thank you! I'm 34 I'm preparing to take the LSAT. I have my sights set on UNT Dallas. It's good to see women facing the same challenges as myself. It is inspirational to see others share my plight. Makes me that much more determined to meet my goals. Thanks ladies.

[@vanessamaxlaw]

you can do it. I've heard good things about UNT Dallas.

[@reginaldcharles1133]

Happy i came across this amazing counselor.Congratulations counselor wish you all the best

[@Thatsme2024]

glad to hear about your lovely and taugh experience, for me learning has no limits either in or out school as well as the ambition, congratulations you made the right choice.

[@tzeimi_]

Aww I’m so happy for you & this journey you are currently embarking!! I’m 29 going back to school which I know it’s that old lol 😅 but, compared to my friends who went to school right out of high school, I have felt behind at times. I wish you the best!! ❤

[@vanessamaxlaw]

you are right on time for YOUR journey.

[@djpcinema]

Two apps sent out and 5-6 more to go. Was great hearing this right about now.

[@vanessamaxlaw]

how exciting!!!

[@TheScholarshipPlug]

This is great! Thank you for sharing!

[@sisterpatroach320]

Hello, Thank you for your comments. I am 66 years of age and excited about law school. My dad is close to 90 and so southern Ca where I will be attending law school. What things did you look at which was important to you at your law school? I applauded you and will pray for you in your journey. Ms. Pat

[@vanessamaxlaw]

My biggest thing was I wanted to go to school in the state where I live and plan to practice plus I needed to be near my parents so that narrowed it down to 3 possible law schools within driving distance for me. After that, I chose the one where most of the judges and attorneys in my particular area had attended. It has helped so much with networking and future opportunities in my area.

[@FamilyisGodsplan]

This is very interesting❤️

[@alexchoompo993]

Great ❤ enjoyed this and very encouraging.

[@user-xr5ez1dv6u]

I just back to college at the age of 64. It seems to be a experience for myself. Some of the students were high school students and heard some nasty comments, just brushed it off. Had to understand the requirements of the Professor 's MLA and reading materials.

[@vanessamaxlaw]

in law school... everyone is on the sink-or-swim plan. Honestly, there's no time for people to make nasty comments. You will be just fine once you get there.

[@Carlospenamusic1]

thank you

[@wendishaver9520]

Glad to see you back!

[@vanessamaxlaw]

I'm trying to make time for doing this to help others! (Hopefully)

[@BlueUKLouis]

You're thriving darling!

[@Oorange46]

What are your plans after school, do you have any specific job you’d like?

[@vanessamaxlaw]

Right now I'm strongly considering working as a prosecutor for a few years to get some trial experience. After that, I suspect I will "hang my own shingle" and start my own practice: my long-term goal is to shift to a focus on mediation so that I can work from anywhere (most mediation is done via zoom these days).

[@Rasheedamcclintock77]

Lol...I read mediation as meditation! I'm like ...wait..meditation lawyer!😢😅😊

[@gloriar4607]

Can you share you work background before this and how your LSAT journey was?

[@vanessamaxlaw]

I am uploading a video today sharing my background. Hopefully you can check it out!

[@vanessamaxlaw]

Also, I share about my LSAT in a few of the recent videos. I only studied for about 2-3 weeks before taking the LSAT. Not the optimal thing to do but it was a timing issue for me. Thankfully I scored high enough to be admitted into my first choice school.

[@rainabrown8763]

What law school do you go to?

[@vanessamaxlaw]

I am at South Texas College of Law Houston