<p>I have a few questions about these. ( I am still in hs, just thinking about the futyure)</p>
<p>I am thinking of applying to the one at Stanford.</p>
<p>What will my chances with a 3.8+ at UVA be?</p>
<p>Are most classes in law school or business school.</p>
<p>What job opportunities?</p>
<p>What type of companies recruit?</p>
<p>What tasks does having both degrees allow you to do?</p>
<p>What type of jobs can u get that pay 160K or higher and might come with a standard 8 hour workday?</p>
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<li>A 3.8+ GPA tells you nothing without an LSAT or GMAT score.<br></li>
<li>It's not as though you just cut corners and get your degree faster. At some schools, I know that your first year is the standard first-year curriculum at the B-School, your second year is the first-year curriculum at the law school, and then the last two years are more intensive, as you must fulfill the degree requirements at both schools (i.e. fit in the coursework for two years of law school and one year of business school within two years).<br></li>
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<p>I don't know enough about JD/MBA programs to answer your other questions, though I would imagine that the degree would situate you well for high-paying Fortune 500 jobs. But with regard to your very last question...</p>
<p>HAHAHAHAHAHA!</p>
<p>You're kidding, right? </p>
<p>That doesn't happen. Double the hours, and then we're talking.</p>
<p>HAHAHAHAHAHA!</p>
<p>You're kidding, right?</p>
<p>That doesn't happen. Double the hours, and then we're talking</p>
<p>Yup pretty much what I thought.</p>
<p>There are always exceptions, but in general most JD/MBA classes are in law school. If you wish to go into business, then the JD/MBA may make you a better manager in industries that are heavily regulated. If you wish to practice law, getting the MBA is of little value other than it looks good on your business card. There may be some jobs that pay 160K with regular hours, but you usually won't get to that level until after you have paid your dues. For example, if you are a business owner you may work non-stop until the business is successful and then get someone to take over most of the duties while you oversee. If you are a lawyer, you may work non-stop to make partner or to create your own law firm and then get young lawyers to bring in the billable hours while you reduce your duties to managing the firm. It is difficult to do all of this, but not impossible. If you are successful at this, I would suggests writing a book -- your audience would be large in number.</p>
<p>3.8 at UVA is impressive. Good job!</p>
<p>When I got my JD/MBA, I had enough classes in business school to obtain credits sufficient to obtain my degree there, as though I was only attending business school, and I had enough classes in law school to obtain credits sufficient to obtain my degree there, as though I was only attending law school. Fortunately, there were also a number of classes that counted towards both degrees, and that was how I graduated in four years instead of five. I spent the first year doing a full year of uninterrupted MBA classes, followed by my second year going through my first year of law school full time, followed by two more years of mixed JD and MBA (and many cross-listed and other dual credit) classes.</p>
<p>In response to one thing razorsharp mentioned, at least for me, there is nothing that refers to either my JD or my MBA on my business card. Name, title, name of company and contact information is all that is needed. No, I would never include "Esq." after my name. However, my resume defintely contains references to both degrees, and I truly believe that many of the opportunities that I have had in my career would have passed me by had I not had both my JD and my MBA.</p>
<p>In general, regarding the use of "Esquire" -- Only one who has passed the bar and been admitted to practice law should be referred to as Esquire or Esq. I have heard people (usually proud family members) refer top a law school graduate as Esq. That term would apply only upon acceptance to a bar association. </p>
<p>Also, it is considered bad form for a lawyer to refer to him or herself as Esq. Thus, signing correspondence as "John Doe, Esq." or putting such reference on one's business cards would be bad form. "Esquire" is a title that should be conferred, not assumed. Thus, it would be appropriate to write a letter to a lawyer and address it as "John Doe, Esquire". When Esquire is used, "Mr." or "Ms." should not be used. For example, it would be incorrect to address corresponence to "Mr. John Doe, Esquire". It should be either "Mr. John Doe" or "John Doe, Esquire".</p>
<p>All of this, for what it is worth.</p>
<p>And for what it's worth, there's a significant number of lawyers who consider the use of "Esq." under any circumstances to be a pointless and somewhat annoying affectation. I never use the term and I'd say that the people in my area who do are few and, for the most part, not attorneys. (Customs may differ in other parts of the country, but "Esq." is not an "official" designation.) </p>
<p>Lawyers customarily do not list their degree(s) after their names. The only qualifying information I usually see for lawyers on business cards is if the lawyer is board certified in a legal specialty. On letterheads you'd see that information, plus a notation if the lawyer is admitted to practice in multiple states or jurisdictions, or is admitted to a specialized practice which has its own separate admissions, such as tax or patent. </p>
<p>I don't think that an MBA would ordinarily be listed on a business card or letterhead. It probably would merit a mention in a website bio along with degree, school, and year of graduation.</p>
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<p>One could play professional sports. The average salary in the NBA is over $5 million. That's not an exaggeration. A typical NBA game is only 3 hours long. </p>
<p>NBA</a> Salary Cap FAQ</p>
<p>More seriously, as razorsharp said, unless you're a pro athlete, it's pretty hard to get a job paying 160k for working only 8 hours a day when you start out, although it is more feasible as you get deep into your career.</p>
<p>^Or you can always be a movie star as well.</p>
<p>Sure a typical NBA game is 3 hours long, but you are neglecting the fact the NBA players also practice (and exercise) daily for a majority of the basketball season and beyond. Their occupation is both physically demanding and time consuming.</p>
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Sure a typical NBA game is 3 hours long, but you are neglecting the fact the NBA players also practice (and exercise) daily for a majority of the basketball season and beyond. Their occupation is both physically demanding and time consuming.
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<p>Physically demanding, sure. But time-consuming? Compared to most other jobs? Hardly. Honestly, how long can one reasonably practice and exercise each day? Perhaps 6-8 hours? </p>
<p>Look, I know a guy who played professional basketball. Granted, it was in Europe, not in the NBA, but he was trying to make it to the NBA and played against many former NBA players. And sure, the games and practices are physically demanding. But they don't take that much time, hence giving him most of the day off. In fact, when he decided to finally retire from basketball (after sustaining a career-ending injury), got his MBA and got a regular job, he said that by far the most difficult transition for him was simply adjusting to a regular working schedule, because the fact is, he freely admitted to not having worked even a forty hour week on a regular basis.</p>
<p>Folks, the OP is still in hs.</p>
<p>which makes him and/or his parents extraordinarily neurotic.</p>