Ask HN: Should I study CS or Law?

Re:Ask HN: Should I study CS or Law? by Quessy on Thursday October 21, 2021 @06:33AM (#28942586)

Do CS. I also did the IB program, and now am studying a double Major in Math + CS while only having Standard level Math. Im 22. I have worked internships and it's mad fun too. Law seems so boring to me, just paperwork if you ask me. I know it's more than that but it's difficult to become a Barrister.

I must add, try not to focus on the money aspect. It is important but try to study CS out of enjoyment of the material rather than the prize. It's about the journey not the destination.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I study CS or Law? by Max_Ehrlich on Thursday October 21, 2021 @07:20AM (#28942874)

Thanks a lot for your comment, it's really reassuring to know someone else in my case.

Honestly Law isn't really my "thing" either. It was just convenient and well-paying.

You're right, I was just terrified that I'll hate my life if I do CS

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Re:Ask HN: Should I study CS or Law? by Quessy on Friday October 22, 2021 @03:30AM (#28954538)

not to mention, with CS you have the freedom of easy to go anywhere in the world to work, granted you have a visa or a work permit of some sort. With Law its more tricky since different jurisdictions require you to pass exams first to make sure you know how the law works in that particular country. Just something to think about.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I study CS or Law? by Max_Ehrlich on Friday October 22, 2021 @09:44PM (#28964879)

That. Is absolutely what I want and have been thinking about. It could be worth doing CS just for this alone. The only high-paying field that doesn't need you to chain yourself to any place.

Thanks a lot, this is a crucial point and good to hear it from someone with the same background as I.

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