Sometimes I will hear that lawyers make a lot of money. Other times, I hear that they actually make a low income-or at least, a low starting income. Is this true for most lawyers (since there are exceptions in every case). Just curious. =)
What is the best paying job for a lawyer? corporate law? real estate?
2007-02-13 17:45:49 · 4 answers · asked by Julie G 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Oh...I meant starting income...
I'm sure that an experienced lawyer working in a large firm would make a lot of money hehe =)
2007-02-13 18:28:21 · update #1
A first-year lawyer starting with a major firm in a big city will make about $145,000 to $160,000 per year. (firm = corporate law)
Lawyers working in public interest (legal clinics, government jobs, public defenders, prosecutors, pro bono, etc.) make a lot less with a lot of variety. I'd say starting out at $35,000 - $70,000 but that is just a guess.
Also, location makes a big difference too. Lawyers in small towns make far less obviously.
2007-02-13 17:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by ralph w 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most lawyers get paid by the hour for their services and that is $150.00 to $250.00 an hour that is the normal range of fees. The money a lawyer makes im sure depends on his reputation as a lawyer if he is known for alot of big cases and winning them im sure he or she is going to make more then a beginner lawyer with not much clientel or experience.
2007-02-13 17:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by rick c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They make a lot of money charging their clients for services
2007-02-13 17:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by pattibcacl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's put it this way....the lawyer I had drove a Porche.
2007-02-13 17:54:23 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋