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Topic History of: Good Law school or Great MBA
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norton
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I generally tend to agree that more education is always better than less education. But, there needs to be a balance as well. I have a friend that has more degrees after his name than dollar bills in his bank account. He took the education route to the extreme and still continues to this day to go to school. At some pointe you have to make it work for you, that in my opinion is the point of education unless you are independantly weathly. I think the key is to figure out where it is you want to go, get the tools for it, and then try to get there. While preparation is always great, don't overdue it- if you get what i am trying to say.
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LK311
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CMA or CPA just pigeon holes you. You can't demand more $ with a CPA license, but you can as a JD. A law degree opens more doors than an MBA. But I agree with the other comments about a joint JD/MBA, that would be ideal.
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Mevadus
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Have you thought about a career as a CMA or CPA?
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Bob
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I'd like to get into investment banking or private equity. So, an MBA seems appropriate. I can get into Duke MBA, but my LSAT score is so weak the best i could do is get into a Jersey LS.
I could do a joint JD/MBA, but th eMBA would be done at the law school which is not top-tier.
I will sit for the June LSAT and see if I can pull out a hail Mary.
Thanks for the post, I appreciate the advice. 
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abr41
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These are my thoughts: I would NOT go straight from undergrad to grad school for an MBA. Its my opinion that you simply won't get as much out of the MBA program. You won't really bring anything to classroom discussions or be able to relate to the casework, lessons learned, etc. which is what makes an MBA program beneficial. Additionally, you likely won't be paid on par with others in your program because you won't have any work experience. It may get you into a company faster, but you won't be paid what the traditional MBA (say 5 years experience) is, and frankly, you shouldn't be.
Professional MBA programs are becoming the norm as they are the real money makers for the universities. MBA program takes 2 years whereas a JD program takes 3 yrs.
I agree with Miami LS that a joint JD/MBA should be considered.
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Miami LS
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A degree from a decent law school is probably just as valuable as an MBA from a top grad program.
The difference is that your law degree gives you a license to practice law and to transact business at the same time whereas the MBA is just an advanced business degree without the law license.
Have you considered doing a Joint JD/MBA?
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