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My main goal is to land an in-house job, as I have seen my friends struggle in tier 1 or 2 law firms, having no life apart from work and facing health scares due to the stressful lifestyle. Pursuing a CS qualification seems like an easy way out, as it will add some credibility to my CV despite the lack of corporate internships. Moreover, if not in the legal department, I might secure a job in the CS department of a company.
I really don't know if I am building castles in the sand or doing the right thing, but it seems like my only option.
and no it will do nothing for your chances at a corporate law firm
Its sheer lunacy
If you did it in 2nd or 3rd year of college I could still understand
learn some practical skills and you could get a job in 6 months. For example, focus on contract drafting or something