Of course I agree with Pete and others that Michael wanted Anthony in his business and as his successor. The scene was vintage Michael the Manipulator--a contest of wills. Michael threw in the line, "then you can do whatever you want [after law school] as a sop to Kay, to (unsuccessfully) get her on his side, and to weaken Anthony's resolve. if Anthony had agreed to go to law school, it would have been a capitulation to Michael. He'd never be able to escape Michael's clutches after that.
I think you are being too harsh! on Michael
I also believe it was all about Anthony's education and Michael was being the loving father, genuinely wanting Anthony to get his law degree first – the insurance “he [Michael] missed out on”
Besides have you heard Anthony sing?!!
Kay of all people ought to know the importance of education and should have encouraged Anthony and been supportive instead of throwing Michael under the bus, as always - That's your father, Anthony It's
not me
