You might be wondering, with a terminal degree like a J.D., why would I be going back to school? I've never ruled out additional school, but it would have to be in a way that makes sense and doesn't leave me in debt and with worse employment prospects than I had when I started (cough, law school, cough).
I'm taking Spanish at Roxbury Community College. Learning a second language will be extremely helpful for public interest law, and I've been considering it for years. I briefly looked into ASL, which is fascinating, but at the end of the day, I would be able to reach significantly more more clients with Spanish. RCC is two blocks away from home, and one night a week for three hours seemed reasonable. There was a glimmer of hope that Rosie's Place might cover the cost of tuition, but that won't be happening. Tuition isn't too crazy - about $620 between credits, fees, fees, and more fees - but the book and the online workbook cost $220. I'm spending about $40 extra for the online options since I will be missing the 3rd and 4th classes with our trip to Wales and London.
Pronto, yo hablo español con mi clientes.
