Firm Partner told me I’m wasting time

You’re lucky to have someone at work who has noticed your potential. Many experience the absolute opposite. Now, get your shit together and make sure you receive a bunch of acceptance letters next spring.

Looks like I’m gonna be reading this sub more haha

Approach with caution.

But good to hear your firm partner supports your ambitions. Study hard and good luck!

LFG

It's ultimately your choice on whether you want to do it and whether the timing is right, not that partner's. You know best what fits into your life plan. It's always super helpful to have someone in your corner and rooting for your success, though!

One option would be to study for and take the LSAT, then decide whether to apply. While the LSAT does cost money (and studying time), it costs far, far less than law school. You can always see how you do and go from there.

If it’s a big enough firm, see if they’ll give you financial assistance for law school.

Take a diagnostic practice LSAT, setup an LSAC account, and put that nose to the grindstone :)

You're very lucky to work with someone that sees your potential. I also had someone a few years ago tell me that I had to hurry it up and just go to law school. It's been a long journey, but it's been very fulfilling to go through the process and ultimately commit to a law school.

Go for it!! You got this!!

That’s a great compliment. Remember that often others can see your potential more clearly than you can. That said, you have to want to do it.

That is wonderful that someone so successful in the law recognized your potential. Based on that, you are likely more than smart enough to get into law school. It might be worth having more conversations with the partner as you go through the process, they might be able to provide advice or connect you with people who can help. While it is ultimately your decision and not the partner's, it sounds like you are pretty excited and want to go for it.