I am debating law school. Questions for current lawyers!?

Question

I have been thinking about becoming a lawyer in the business world for years now. (I earned my undergrad degree in management about 3 years ago & have been working in the business world.)



What I want to know from CURRENT PRACTICING LAWYERS in BUSINESS is this:


- What should I expect after graduation? (i.e., job offers or lack thereof)

- How did you personally obtain your position?

- What are the different job options available with a concentration on business?

- What is your scope on the future job market for this field?



And finally:
- If I'm planning an 08 entry, any tips on what to be doing in the next year? (Meaning: community service somewhere specific or taking certain courses?)

Answer 1

Job offers really depend on your school's reputation and how well you do in on campus interviews. There's no way to say.

I got my position through networking. Most successful way to do it. Legal classifieds work too, but the jobs are harder to get.

Business has a ton of options. You can litigate for/against businesses. You can do transactional stuff for them.

There are too many lawyers, but if you're smart, good, and hard working, you can be successful. Just know that it's no cakewalk to a high salary. Your background will be very helpful in obtaining an internship, and then a job afterwards. Good luck.