Legal Question in Technology Law in Massachusetts

I attended law school in the evening program, along with a lot of older students who, like me, were on second or third careers. Plenty of us were over 40.

The IT background could prove rewarding, assuming you don't wish to leave it entirely behind. It can come in handy even in run-of-the-mill legal practice, as technology is radically changing the way we practice law, and your background can help considerably on the learning curve. Moreover, there is plenty of litigation and policy work that can benefit from your IT background. In fact, there are some wonderful cutting-edge public interest organizations who rely heavily on lawyers and technology professionals, precisely because they are helping to shape the rules by which we will be governed in a networked world of digital communications.

But before taking the plunge, consider it carefully. Too many people go to law school for the wrong reasons. If you don't have a passion for justice, then I suggest you look elsewhere because (a) it is a tough course of study and it not easy work once you pass the bar, and (b) we already have far too many lawyers who don't have a passion for justice who are mucking things up bad enough without your help. ;-)

But don't wait too long to make a decision. In another 40 years, you might indeed be too old to feel that starting law school is worth it.