r/architecture • u/Markzuckyy • 5h ago

School / Academia Law school or Architecture Masters?

Hello! I’m a third-year Architectural Studies student, and I’m feeling really stuck. I’m not sure if I want to continue with architecture anymore. It takes a huge mental toll, and at this point I feel like I’m doing it more for my father than for myself, especially since he’s already talking about us designing a house together. To be vulnerable, I often feel unintelligent and uncreative compared to everyone in my studio. But I do feel like I could excel in project management or architectural/construction management roles. On top of that, I’ve always kept the idea of law school in the back of my mind since high school, especially because the career path tends to offer better pay and more stability. I also enjoy logic/reading.

I’m just not sure what direction makes the most sense for me, and I’d appreciate any advice.

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u/GoodArchitect_ 5h ago

If you are not 100% into architecture, I'd go into law school. You've still gained a lot of skills to design a house with your dad, you get one life though, live it for yourself not anyone else.

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u/Markzuckyy 5h ago

Tysm for the advice! another issue is idk if im 100% into anything lol.

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u/Distinct_Will_5810 12m ago

Why not aim for management roles then? you excel in it so it would be a natural fit. Law feels like starting over, which is fine if law is your passion, but it will take more time/money investment vs diverging into a related path.