So you’re considering a career in law. Chances are, you only face two reactions from your friends and family when you tell them you’re considering law school. Either their eyes will widen and they’ll say something like “Oh, law, there’s a lot of money in that!” or they’ll look at you frankly and ask, “Why law?”
Why law, indeed. Contrary to popular belief, law may not be as safe a career as you’d think. Finding a job with a law firm in today’s market is a difficult endeavor. In fact, most young lawyers are forced to take pro bono work or work as advisors, not lawyers. This means a huge pay cut compared to standard law work. It’s difficult to pay off your law school debt with little to no income.
If you do manage to snag a job at a law firm, be prepared to have a year (or more) of waiting time until the firm is able to take you on - meaning a year (or more) without pay.
If you do decide to go into law, congratulations! You’re joining one of the most prestigious careers in the nation. Consider choosing a lucrative law specialty to help boost your chances of employment after graduation. Accident law, real estate law, and tax law are reasonably safe choices. Florida lawyers, such as a Florida injury attorney, also do very well. You may want to consider moving to states where lawyers are in high demand after your graduation from law school.
