I realize the possiblities are limitless but graduating from a top or at least reputable law school what is around the level i should expect within the first couple years? basically is it a good investment (law school?)
2006-10-26 16:58:15 · 6 answers · asked by crazybumper g 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A short answer is probably 50K to 150K depending on your law school, your grades, and the city where you work. I am in law school, and though I don't regret going, I would suggest that you strongly consider every other option before making the commitment. It is not a path to sure money. It may very well take you up to 9 months to find work after law school. Many employers will not hire you until you have passed the bar exam (which is very difficult in many states), and there is a ton of competition for jobs.
2006-10-28 09:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by JudgmentProof 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what type of law you are going to practice.
Criminal law? You could make Johnny Cochran money. But that's probably rare. I don't think I've ever met a lawyer who wasn't at a minimum making decent cash. Nice house, nice car, etc. So you should be all right. Those first few years you'll probably make a little less that you might expect depending on what law firm you join, but I think that's common. It will still be more that a teacher or police officer and such. It all goes off of "billable hours" and how much the firm charges the clients for your work. Some make more, some less.
2006-10-26 17:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by shogun_316 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of law you practice and how big the firm is when you start working there. Just put yourself out there and apply. If you are smart, then you will probably start working somewhere that appeals to the type of law you want to practice. After you gain experience, then you can basically put yourself out there to make better money for the hours you put in..
2006-10-26 17:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by pussnboots333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh please don't be a lawyer. If your just out for the money you will end up like all these other lawyers who don't care abut people, they just care about money. They are the ones scrwing up this country. If you want to be a lawyer because you love it, then great.
2006-10-26 17:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by ffsotus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you propose Brandeis in Louisville, KY, you're dealing with fierce competition from scholars who bypass to correctly-acknowledged state regulation colleges. in this economic equipment , putting your self in that mission isn't a strong concept. bypass to a properly acknowledged state regulation college rather, you'll have a strong practise, pay a lot less instructions, and performance better effective interest opportunities.
2016-10-16 06:36:52 · answer #5 · answered by costarakis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,my friends b/f is a lawyer and he said his first year he made around 50,000 which is good here in this small town....
2006-10-26 17:17:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋