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[Jenna]

I will graduate law schoot this May. After three years of law school I'm thinking of using my law school education in the nonprofit fund-raising world. I have experience in nonprofits, primarily in the environmental field. I would like to know if this is a good career path. I'm concerned about the salary, high turnover, and other concerns listed on this message board. I really want to work at a nonprofit and still be able to pay off loans. I believe that becoming a planned-giving officer or taking other fund-raising role would help me fulfill this. Is this true? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

[Mike]

Jenna,

I graduated law school in 2000, and worked at a few firms until this fall, when I joined a small non-profit doing development. Regardless of the fact that I was laid off, I believe that your legal writing skills will benefit any organization you join. However, the money is not there and I was and continue to struggle with my loans. Some schools have programs where, if you work for a nonprofit group, they'll cover some or all of your loans -- the catch is that the work has to be in a "lawyer" capacity. So, go for it but beware that it's a tough road. Good luck!!

[heart99]

I will graduate law schoot this May. After three years of law school I'm thinking of using my law school education in the nonprofit fund-raising world. I have experience in nonprofits, primarily in the environmental field. I would like to know if this is a good career path. I'm concerned about the salary, high turnover, and other concerns listed on this message board. I really want to work at a nonprofit and still be able to pay off loans. I believe that becoming a planned-giving officer or taking other fund-raising role would help me fulfill this. Is this true? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

Yes, that is good. You can use your law school education in the nonprofit fund-raising world. I will support you for that.



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