<prompt> Human: I am a 39 year old college grad with a Teaching Certificate and Degree in History. However, I grew up a poor son of restaurant workers and have been a server all my life. I got my Teaching Certificate on a Friday in 2012 and my first-born was born the following Sunday. Being that I was making decent money waiting tables, I chose to spend days with my kids and continue working at night. When one considers the cost of daycare and the fact I made about as much money as a teacher although without the benefits and chance to make a wider difference in my community the decision was a no-brainer, and I have never regretted it. To get myself out of debt, I plan on getting a teaching job and still work evenings once my second born turns 2 next year. But, of course, I am worried about being hired given that I have no experience.So, I bring myself to this question. Im a pretty good student. Graduated with 3.74 GPA, and I feel confident I would do well on any entrance exam. Should I attempt to go to Law School in the hopes of making real money when I get out. Even if I can make 120,000- that would triple my income. What are some of the things I need to think about? Can I get my schooling paid for and get enough in either grants or cough loans to pay my bills which total 2700 a month and live off of which is another 1800 month These amounts are for our family of four with a working spouse. Is Law School an option for someone as old and indebted as I am or just a recipe for financial disaster?Thank you for your advice.  <response>: A career change might be in order, but I dont think law is the answer. The legal job market is very saturated right now and getting a position that pays 120,000 is incredibly unlikely. Youll end up with a huge amount of additional debt not necessarily proportionate to increased earning power. 