Thanks all for your responses and the feedback on this delicate matter, it has helped in one way or another.

I cannot choose a career for her, but I can help/guide her in making a well informed decision. Trust me, she is at crossroads at this point and few words of advice will ease it up in a big way!

Jana she actually started talking of Law--- I asked whether its the 'Kethi Kilonzo Syndrome' but she told me its out of her loyal allegiance to Martha Karua the lawyer & love of history subject + a flavor of politics!