Nyamekye514

I understand your comment. For a number of reasons, my chances at getting a BigLaw job are high. My main point, however, was that I don't plan to be one of those bleeding-heart lawyers that don't make any money and rather can expect a fairly demanding career.

I have recently been considering joining the Air Force Reserve. Military service has been attractive to me for a long time, but I am only now giving it serious thought. Previously, I was very focused on a civilian career. For background, I am 28 years old and in the first year of law school, which is a three year program. I have an undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering. I intend to finish law school, and I will be 30 years old when I do. I am married with three children under the age of 5. I intend to have a civilian career at a large firm (not interested in JAG), during which I should be well-situated financially. I am motivated by a strong desire to serve my country. However, I am also of the age when I know what I am looking for and I am not interested in doing just anything. I am not interested in chasing pilot slots across the country, nor am I interested in doing anything other than flying. The unit near me flies the F-35, so that would be the goal. For the purposes of this, let's assume I can get a pilot slot there. I know that such slots are extremely competitive, so we don't need to have that particular discussion. I am looking for thoughts and opinions on whether I should place my career on hold for a few years to join the Reserves and go through pilot training, considering the lost money, the hardship on my family, and anything else. Also, is it actually even feasible to be a military pilot while having a demanding career in law? I know that there is no answer that anyone can give regarding what I should do. I am simply looking for opinions. Thanks!