I think the biggest problem law graduates are facing when it comes to getting a good-paying legal job is lack of experience. As a law graduate myself, I found it very challenging securing employment due to lack of experience. In my opinion, if you are going to do all this schooling and spend a fortune to obtain that law degree, then you should be guaranteed a good-paying legal job regardless of experience.
People, lawyers don’t make much . my Dad is a defense attorney and he says he is making $45,000 a year . We’re a middle class family . People think Lawyers get paid big bucks .. they really don’t . by the time you finish paying off your loans you’ll be middle age anyways 😂💯
No, that's not true. First year associates at top law firms make anywhere from $150,000 to $200,000. Associates from top law firms like Kirkland Ellis or Latham Watkins comprise of associates that make this much. So, your premise is incorrect. Some attorneys, not all, do make a lot.
My law professor told me privately, he said the job market for lawyers in the last five years is the worst time period in his entire career. (He is a current practicing attorney and top 10% attorney in the state)
With how expensive law school is, I think it is irresponsible and naive to not ask first and foremost: what is the return in my investment. It doesn't matter how much you love the law when you have to pay thousands of dollars in student loans and you don't get paid that much. You will resent the legal field if you feel like you are being undervalued and you are in the hole for thousands of dollars. Anybody who is thinking about law school, should talk to a number of attorneys in their city or town to understand the reality of what it is to practice law nowadays. It doesnt matter how much you think you are going to love it, do your due diligence before you apply. Do not talk to career counselors or advisors at law schools, they are not objective. Do not look at the statistics that law schools put on their websites, they are not objective. If you got a full ride or your parents are paying for it then this doesnt apply to you. But the rest, should really be careful because it is a decission that you will have to live with for the rest of your working life.
What additional questions do you have about finding a legal job?
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How is the job market in the US at the moment? I’ve heard it’s very over saturated in the job market
@lara kay I answer this in the video!
I think the biggest problem law graduates are facing when it comes to getting a good-paying legal job is lack of experience. As a law graduate myself, I found it very challenging securing employment due to lack of experience. In my opinion, if you are going to do all this schooling and spend a fortune to obtain that law degree, then you should be guaranteed a good-paying legal job regardless of experience.
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People, lawyers don’t make much . my Dad is a defense attorney and he says he is making $45,000 a year . We’re a middle class family . People think Lawyers get paid big bucks .. they really don’t . by the time you finish paying off your loans you’ll be middle age anyways 😂💯
No, that's not true. First year associates at top law firms make anywhere from $150,000 to $200,000. Associates from top law firms like Kirkland Ellis or Latham Watkins comprise of associates that make this much. So, your premise is incorrect.
Some attorneys, not all, do make a lot.
My law professor told me privately, he said the job market for lawyers in the last five years is the worst time period in his entire career. (He is a current practicing attorney and top 10% attorney in the state)
good to know!
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When you were talking about statistics with salaries you staid NALP and what other website? It gets staticky as soon as you said it
oops forgot to link them in the description box, will do that now.
With how expensive law school is, I think it is irresponsible and naive to not ask first and foremost: what is the return in my investment. It doesn't matter how much you love the law when you have to pay thousands of dollars in student loans and you don't get paid that much. You will resent the legal field if you feel like you are being undervalued and you are in the hole for thousands of dollars. Anybody who is thinking about law school, should talk to a number of attorneys in their city or town to understand the reality of what it is to practice law nowadays. It doesnt matter how much you think you are going to love it, do your due diligence before you apply. Do not talk to career counselors or advisors at law schools, they are not objective. Do not look at the statistics that law schools put on their websites, they are not objective. If you got a full ride or your parents are paying for it then this doesnt apply to you. But the rest, should really be careful because it is a decission that you will have to live with for the rest of your working life.
thanks for the input!
Where do you work? And what university did you graduate from? Sorry, I'm a new subscriber:)
I work in house at a company and I wen to chapman university school of law in Southern California.
Hi! What was your undergraduate degree?☺️
political science!
Brittany Tran where did you to go for undergrad?
@@lamingtongirl123 UCSD