[magellan]

I think a law degree opens a wide variety of doors. It in many ways is like an MBA. A generalist degree with many applications.

If I ever go for a doctorate, it will be a PhD in Economics, a DBA, or a Juris Doctor.

[Trod Upon]

I think a law degree opens a wide variety of doors. It in many ways is like an MBA. A generalist degree with many applications.

Wrong. A law degree is essentially your ticket to practice law (assuming you can pass the bar). People in other professions will wonder why you went to law school but didn't practice, and they will assume you weren't up to it. Talk to a few lawyers about their non-law career options. The "it opens up many doors" is one of the biggest lies law school admissions people will employ to lure more tuition checks.

[kbennkc]

I think a law degree opens a wide variety of doors. It in many ways is like an MBA. A generalist degree with many applications.

I am afraid Trod is closer to having it right.

I was standing in the runway of opportunity because I was practicing law, but I was only able to take advantage of it and know what to do because of my business and econ background. BTW , law school doesn't teach you squat about the practice of law or even what the law is in any specific area.

You learn to think like a lawyer and learn you know nothing about what the law is, unless you have just finished researching it.