text: should i go to graduate school or law school?   law school is only a glorified trade school. ultimately you should pursue something that you truly enjoy. do not be persuaded by the supposed mystique associated with being a lawyer, it is based out of ignorance. also, do not believe law school placement office statistics, they are greatly over exaggerated. as much as half a law school class from an average law school will not be lawyers. think about that before you spend the money, time and effort. i am a lawyer with an ll.m. and a good but not great job and i feel very fortunate. i could have easily done as well if not better getting an mba.