okay let's say that you have a double major(s);public relations and business.and a minor in drama.from UCLA.but then at the same time you took extra preparation classes (paid) to prepare for law school and admissions into the school.what is the salary,is it good?especially in the entertainment law category?criminal law i would've tried that out but i don't want to be defending criminals if you know what i mean,after all i have no control of my clients by option.
2007-12-10 10:58:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
For every student who graduates from law school at the top of his/her class and earns six figures for working 60+ hours a week, there are 10 graduates who are barely making a living. They may eventually have great careers, but there is no guarantee of a great salary or a job in your chosen field right out of law school. Check out Monster Board for entry level legal positions and government job boards. It's increasingly tough for young lawyers to find their first job. Salaries can start very low ($30,000 and up), but this will vary significantly depending on whether or not you've had internships, relevant work experience, if you were on law review or are top ranked in your class, etc.
Keep in mind that there is a lot of competition for law school grades, internship and career opportunities. Some very bright students will fail in law school even though they got through college with high grades and did well on the LSATs.
If you want to go into entertainment law, it will be important to get an internship of some kind in that field during law school. Your undergrad degree isn't going to carry much weight.
2007-12-10 11:17:56 · answer #1 · answered by Neonzeus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you get into Law School, everything before Law School is irrelevant (not really, but mostly, yeah... irrelevant).
How you perform in Law School may determine your starting position when you graduate. If you are in the top echelon of your class, and gain the necessary experience during school (i.e. internships, etc.), you may be recruited or have a better chance at entering a top firm. If you do, and you are willing to work 70+ hours per week doing grunt work for a few years, you can possibly earn about $150,000/year. Most do not. If you are not at the top of your class, expect a starting pay at about half that amount or less. If you enter criminal law, you're looking at less, even in private defense.
2007-12-10 11:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salary will depend on the job market at the time you graduate, GPA in law school, the area of law you plan to practice and the employer. Top salaries go to those from the best schools and at the top of their classes. The number of high paying jobs available depends on the current economic climate. Recently, some of the big firms have laid off associates. When I graduated, the pickings were slim, but I eventually found the perfect slot. Follow your bliss and success will come.
2007-12-10 11:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by Adrienne B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're missing the middle part between college and being a lawyer. Law school, if you finish in the top of your class anywhere you'll make good money, if you finish average in a highly rated school you will too. Otherwise, you'll have to do a good job selling yourself or work hard at it. Nobody really cares about your college career because college is extremely easy compared to law school, and everyone in law school did very well in college.
2007-12-13 18:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by Damien T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, you can expect to start at $150,000/year at a large law firm.
2007-12-10 11:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋