Can you go to med school and law school at the same time?

No. It is possible to attend both schools, but not simultaneously. The first year of law school is incredibly difficult, and requires an enormous amount of studying.

Is it possible to be a doctor and a lawyer at the same time?

Pairing post-baccalaureate with a graduate-level degree (an equivalent level) may also have some parallel courses common to both degrees. Pairing professional degrees such as an MD-LLB or an MD-JD, qualifies a graduate to acquire licenses as a physician-lawyer.

Can you combine medicine and law?

There is opportunity to become an expert in medical law and potential for great financial reward provided you are capable, hard working, and lucky. A legal qualification is still highly marketable in careers outside law in industry and civil service. However, there are substantial drawbacks.

Is it easier to get into med school or law school?

Absolutely, without any doubt, law school is far easier than medical school. First, the undergraduate prerequisites for admission to a legitimate medical school includes much advanced science and mathematics coursework.

What can I do with a JD MD?

What to know about the MD-JD route: With an MD and JD, graduates of dual-degree programs may choose to go into medical ethics, but they may also consider going into health care law or providing legal counsel for a hospital or health care system.

What careers combine medicine and law?

Here are some medical law career paths you can pursue:

• Medical legal counsel. National average salary: $35,794 per year.
• Medical legal assistant. National average salary**:** $43,510 per year.
• Medical paralegal.
• Personal injury paralegal.
• Health care administrator.
• Health lawyer.
• Regulatory specialist.
• Legal nurse consultant.