<p>Hey everyone,
I've been reading an incredulous number of threads and their respective posts and replies over the course of the past week or so, hoping to find a case identical to mine. It goes without saying that, with the exception of a few interesting bits here and there, my research was in vain. For the most part, every case is unique. So, if you can bear with me, I'm hoping that some of you may help me make somewhat of a straight line out of this mess of curves that my academic tenure has taken.</p>
<p>For starters, I'm Canadian, and from what I seem to understand, most of the people posting here deal with American colleges. I'm still hoping that my post will yield answers. I recently graduated from a law school in the province of Quebec. Getting the degree was tumultuous to say the least; I've lived incredible highs and I've also gone through a number of lows. My GPA is a little below 3.0, however, an important portion of my relatively poor results may be blamed on the fact that I am English and had never studied in French prior to my legal studies. A primary reason for me choosing to attend the university in question was to sharpen my French skills, something that I am quite proud of today. Moreover, during my time there, I managed to beat a number of quality candidates for a student job within a prestigious law firm within Quebec city. I worked 3 summers there before ultimately deciding that law wasn't my calling - at least not in French. Certain aspects of the field are still stimulating to me, however, working in French has taken its toll on me; no matter the case, no matter the work, I always felt (and will always feel) like I can't perform to my full potential due to the fact that linguistic skills play such a huge role. In any case, to make a long story short, I eventually grew tired of law and actually grew to hate it in general. My inability to fully master French paired with my new-found lack of motivation made it so that the latter half of my degree was a nightmare to say the least. My grades ultimately caved in as well, leaving me with a law degree that I am not very fond of and, more importantly, not quite proud of.</p>
<p>If we rewind the tape and take a look at my high school and CEGEP (I'm sure you know this, but just in case, this is the equivalent of your grade 12) r</p>
<p>Sounds like an MBA in Marketing might be what you are seeking. First, see if you can can get a job in a marketing/design firm, perhaps as a start-over intern.</p>
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<p>Unless you are a complete career changer, say wanting to go into hard science, another BA is probably not worth the effort. (And you can never wipe the slate clean.)</p>
<p>What about taking a Marketing or Design class at a local community college to see if you like it?</p>
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<p>Not likely. What you are finding (the hard way) is that a law degree is good for practicing law. Period. (Sure, some skills you learn in LS are transferable, but those skills can be learned in many other majors as well.)</p>
<p>If you wanted to put your law degree to work, and avoid the language issues, you could move to another Province.</p>
<p>“Sounds like an MBA in Marketing might be what you are seeking. First, see if you can can get a job in a marketing/design firm, perhaps as a start-over intern.”</p>
<p>An MBA in Marketing certainly is appealing, however, I am uncertain if my grades would get me in. That’s the scary part.</p>
<p>Could you also explain what you mean by a start-over intern? I’m not familiar with the concept.</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply, it is seriously appreciated. I’m looking for any help I can get here.</p>
<p>In a world that is becoming smaller every day with companies jumping into new countries to cannibalize the locals, you may consider looking into a career in trademark law, or other IP. While this might be a crowded field in the United States, it appears quite different in other countries. Canada might be a great place to assist companies bridging some of the French-English pitfalls, and use that experience as a springboard to other jurisdictions.</p>
<p>Xiggi: I like the idea. That being said, given the fact that my legal studies were completed with a civil-law emphasis, I’d most likely have to complete a year in a law school that offers common law. Again, the issue is my grades. I don’t know if I’d get in, hence the “several steps backwards”. I’d be able to put a solid cover letter together, and I’d have references, but my grades would certainly slow me down. It’s a tough call. These issues are primary reasons backing up my willingness to do another BA.</p>