apfenny3
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Political science with a business management minor. I originally was planning on law school and to either be a lawyer or do something in politics but recently decided I want to try being a sports agent
both drew and his brother are lawyers. in fact, many sports agents are lawyers. it is one of the best ways to gain competency and a foundation for the profession.
i strongly suggest it.
I've gone back and forth on it and realize the benefits of it. My thought process has been to get a 1 year masters in either Sports Management, Political Science, and some schools have 1 year Master's of Law. The reason for this is so I can get certified earlier and be able to try to sign the guys that I still know. Back in the day you could get certified without having a post grad degree, but now you cant take the certification test until you complete a post grad. I've thought that I could try night law school or some type of part time while I'm working if I think I'll need the extra skills.
I'm an attorney. Unless you want to practice law, do not go to law school. You'll be able to navigate your way through a sports service contract after a little practice, and most of the time, there will be a full-time attorney around to dot the i's and cross the t's anyway. You don't need a law degree, unless you're using it for credibility or to get your foot in the door. I suggest using those three years you'd be trapped in a library to get real life experience in the field you want to pursue.
some valid points, but consider the following. these are among the top sports agents in the US. Scott Boras, Tom Condon, Seth Levinson, Drew Rosenhaus, Jeff Schwartz, Greg Genske. all of them are lawyers. that is not a coincidence.
i too am a lawyer it is foolish to think that going to law school is only for those interested in being a full time lawyer. that makes no sense. the business world is scattered with CEOs who trained as a lawyer.
Thank you for the advice, its something I'm going to have to think about