A J.D. is a highly useful degree, has many applications outside of the law, but still, the main purpose of law school is to train you to become a lawyer. It is assumed by all concerned that becoming a lawyer is your goal. If that is not your goal, I have my doubts whether it is worth the time and money to attend, at least from an occupational standpoint.

This could be said of many degrees, not just law. An electrical engineering degree is a wonderful degree to have, too, but I can not imagine four years of engineering school if your career goal was not engineering.

Of course, if time and money is not an object, law school is a mental challenge and a unique experience.

Don't be put off by people who went to law school and now regret their career choice. This is true of any profession or occupation, and as for the law, there are just too many who go into the profession for the wrong reasons and end up disappointed.

Whether it is the right choice for you is a question only you can answer.