<p>I'm currently a philosophy major with a strong interest in philosophy. I would love to continue my education in philosophy after undergrad, but I know the job prospects aren't great. I've also had an interest in law school. I was wondering if this would be a viable plan for grad school: upon graduation I would go for an MA in philosophy. At that point, I would get a better idea of whether or not I wanted to continue with philosophy. If not, I would apply to law school with perhaps a slightly better chance of getting into some schools because of the MA in philosophy. Am I crazy or is this reasonable? Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>That sounds like a good plan to me (although I’m an undergraduate applying to philosophy Ph.D. and M.A. programs myself), from what I’ve gleaned discussing graduate school with a few of my philosophy professors. Shoot for the M.A. and then you can reevaluate in two years (which if I’m not mistaken is how long M.A. work typically takes). If you can no longer stand the prospect of doing professional philosophy, you can apply for the J.D. If you want to continue, you can then apply to Ph.D. programs. The upshot is, in either case, you will at least leave with something (namely, the M.A. degree) when you finish.</p>
<p>Also, be sure to check out Brian Leiter’s “Philosophical Gourmet Report” and his advice on applying to philosophy M.A. programs: [The</a> Philosophical Gourmet Report 2006 2011 :: MA Programs in Philosophy](<a href=“http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/maprog.asp]The”>http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/maprog.asp)</p>