Earning degrees or buying time: Why Gen Z in US are racing back to law schools and MBA classrooms

Amid a faltering job market and the rise of automation, Gen Z graduates are turning to law and MBA programmes as a form of refuge rather than ambition. With applications up by 33% for law schools and 7% for business programmes, young professionals are using higher education as a temporary shield against layoffs, stagnation, and uncertainty.

Oct 29, 2025 - 21:30
 0
Earning degrees or buying time: Why Gen Z in US are racing back to law schools and MBA classrooms
Amid a faltering job market and the rise of automation, Gen Z graduates are turning to law and MBA programmes as a form of refuge rather than ambition. With applications up by 33% for law schools and 7% for business programmes, young professionals are using higher education as a temporary shield against layoffs, stagnation, and uncertainty.

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow