So after a random conversation with a good friend this week about how I wished I had gone to law school, an ad appeared in my Facebook feed for a law program in my field. .....besides the fact that my phone is apparently listening to my conversations and telling Facebook, am I crazy for thinking about doing a master's degree online with a LO? Also, hopefully getting KU soon? Has anyone else here done school with one or more LOs at home? Any advice?
Post by peachesncream on Mar 26, 2016 21:18:17 GMT -5
I did the final semester of my masters including my thesis shortly after DD1 was born. I cheated and did most of it during my down time at work (DH works a shift job so the two of us are rarely home at the same time) but it was totally manageable. My initial plan had been to do it on maternity leave but I lost my job and had to apply and interview instead. You can totally rock it!! My advice is to work ahead as much as allowed when you have the time and be open and communicative with your professors - mine were really understanding about my life outside of school affecting my class work.
I haven't personally but my SIL finished her master's degree online the year she had a 3 year old boy and 1 year old twin girls. She was also working full time as a teacher at the time.
It's totally possible. I've been in school since before my first was born 4 years ago. With both boys I took off the semester they were due because I didn't want to worry about any complications that would prevent me from completing assignments. There were semesters that I took 4 classes, and semesters I only took 2 and it wasn't easier either way depending on the amount of class work. This is my final semester and I only have 2 classes. I have done way more work this semester than the ones when I took a full class load. The benefit to online classes are that you can work on your own time. The downside to that with kids is that sometimes you are awake until 1am finishing up work after the kids go to bed. But most of my professors who knew I was taking classes while caring for kids were super understanding. I never intentionally took advantage of that, but there were times when sickness hit or I just plain forgot to do an assignment and I explained what happened and was able to turn it in late. I will never regret finishing my degree while home with the kids. If it's something you really want to do, do it. You'll find a way to work it out if you want to. I was such a bad student when I was younger and was actually put on academic probation. Now that I'm older and actually doing something that will better my family, I'm graduating Summa Cum Laude because I worked my butt off to do the best I could do. So I so GO FOR IT!!!!
Post by brachysira on Mar 27, 2016 17:40:44 GMT -5
I would do a ton of research about the value of the law degree you're getting. If you have a job now that is like "promotion and more opportunities if you have a law degree from anywhere" then it may be a good choice. But many people with law degrees right now are finding themselves without jobs and in debt. In general, a law degree is just not in demand in most places. Plus, if you have an online degree, you have to find out what it's going to be worth from someone other than the school, since sometimes online degrees are not viewed as valuable, especially if it is from a for-profit institution that people do not respect. Finally, unless you're going to have a job waiting, figure out how you're going to do the networking and interning, etc. that students do in-person.
I have taught a number of college students with kids. Start by taking a single course, be aware of drop dates in case it turns out to be un-doable, and communicate with professors.
I would do a ton of research about the value of the law degree you're getting. If you have a job now that is like "promotion and more opportunities if you have a law degree from anywhere" then it may be a good choice. But many people with law degrees right now are finding themselves without jobs and in debt. In general, a law degree is just not in demand in most places. Plus, if you have an online degree, you have to find out what it's going to be worth from someone other than the school, since sometimes online degrees are not viewed as valuable, especially if it is from a for-profit institution that people do not respect. Finally, unless you're going to have a job waiting, figure out how you're going to do the networking and interning, etc. that students do in-person.
I have taught a number of college students with kids. Start by taking a single course, be aware of drop dates in case it turns out to be un-doable, and communicate with professors.
I have multiple lawyers in my family and they would all generally discourage law school without a plan right now because the lack of demand. Not that it is always bad, but that too many people are getting law degrees without planning. If law is your dream career it can work, but it is a tough market.
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