Author: Bill G
Date: 2008-06-05 03:42
Perhaps I can supply siome perspective on this. I certainly understand the dilemma. I have practiced law for more than 57 years: Martindale -Hubbell rating of AV for about 45 years; American Academy of Trial Lawyers over 25years; Best Lawyers in America over 15 years. Yet I have played throughout that time as a weekend professional, primarily in dance bands and jazz shows, with circuses, ice shows, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Floyd Cramer, Four Seasons,etc., community symphony orchestra. You name it, and I didn't take private lessons until about 4 years ago. I'm still having fun and enrichment in both law and music. I sang in Carnegie Hall last week, in a large chorus with a large orchestra, conducted by John Rutter, last week--after playing a pure jazz gig the day I left for New York.
You can get into law school with any sort of undergraduate degree. I have known many with liberal arts backgrounds who did not suffer and handicap as lawyers, and I don't know many lawyers who also are active in music who would change to a career in music if they started over.
This not to say that there is any greater calling than music. It's just a realistic look at the difficulties and uncertainties confronting a person needing to look down the road for a remaining lifetime. I have many extremely gifted musicians who regretted their choice. On the other hand there are many successful lawyers who are also gifted musicians (much more gifted than I) who find enough quality musical outlets on a hobby or part-time basis to have the best of both worlds.
My advice: go with music in undergrad studies if your instincts compel it; but keep yourself an alternative that allows you to keep your options open. Best wishes!
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