The_Perfect_Storm wrote:
Why should it be taken seriously?
If someone wants to study something for any reason they should be allowed to do so. That's all there is.
First of all, I agree people should be allowed to study whatever they wish. I never expressed otherwise.
Of course, law school is competitive (the industry is already glutted), with many people who prepared throughout their whole undergraduate experience for this. So, if one enters last minute, then they are at a disadvantage.