I was born and raised in Curaçao
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I am from Curaçao
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Do the Netherlands have paralegals or legal assistants? In the U.S., people with a 4 yr degree in legal studies may work as a paralegal. Since you have a bachelor’s degree in law, I’m wondering if you could work as a paralegal to see if you like working in the legal field.
I got diagnosed in1980 at age 19. I never made a plan to get a job but after the initial 2 1/2 years of suffering I got a job. I stayed four years and I have worked at various other jobs almost steadily since then until my current janitor job. Most jobs I got were entry level, no experience needed labor jobs. Hey, it pays the bills.
Since giving advice is free I would just say that if you think you have a chance than go for it. But I would also say that taking risks are fine but it wouldn’t hurt to have a back up plan in case things don’t work out.
Like put aside some money while you’re working on it so you have money to fall back on if it doesn’t work out. Or maybe plan out a secondary career that you know you have a good chance of doing if the lawyer plan doesn’t work.
I don’t know much about lawyering but I hope it’s not too stressful or puts too much pressure on you. Some people shoot for the stars, I’m just happy that I can work my various jobs like working unloading trucks or moving furniture at HP.
I think if you have modest, realistic plans that give you a chance at succeeding than maybe it’s possible. What I mean by modest and realistic is to not try to be the next Johnny Cochran defending an O.J. Simpson on national TV. You may never be a high powered, famous trial lawyer but maybe set your sights on getting a job in a small firm with 10 or 15 employees. Something modest that can earn you a good paycheck.
But yeah, having a job you can fall back on as a safety net if the lawyer job doesn’t work out may be a smart thing to do.
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I had to look up “Bachelor of Laws.” Here’s what I learned, "is an undergraduate law degree in the United Kingdom and most common law jurisdictions—except the United States and Canada. Congratulations on that achievement. I think maybe we could use some people with our background in the law field.
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Is it even legal to be a lawyer and have schizophrenia??
Competitive fields like healthcare and law pick the best applicant for the job. If you have 100 applicants why would you choose a lesser candidate especially a liability. When I graduated college a second time I put in resumes and checked a box saying I have a disability and no one called me back. Before I got sick I would go on 9 interviews a week because it was healthcare and they’re always looking for people. It was my first taste of discrimination. Good things
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I thought Elyn Saks was a lawyer.
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Does she practice after having sz? She must have a very mild sz and had high intellgence vs other schizophrenics. High intelligence helps schizophrenia.
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She also has no negative or cognitive symptoms from schizophrenia. Probably just positive symptoms which were fixed with meds.
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I think she is a Professor of Law at a university. IDK if she practices. I read her books years ago and she definitely had more than a mild case.
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I meant she doesnt have negative or cognitive symptoms. Otherwise its impossible.
Its the negative and cognitive symptoms that predict your quality of life as these cant be fixed with meds.
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In Canada it is possible to be anything you want as long as you are a capable and competent person and meet the requirements of the job. I am studying for law school. Partner of law firm has read my personal statement and never said I cannot be a lawyer. Law schools and every work place are now talking about inclusion and diversity, that is bringing as many different race, ethnicity, disability and thinking styles into the same work place. It is up to you guys to do what you want to do in life.
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