Is being a lawyer worth it?

That’s something only you can decide. Becoming a lawyer definitely isn’t for everyone. If you decide that the risks don’t outweigh the rewards, you don’t necessarily have to give up your dream of working in the legal field. There are plenty of other career options that may better suit your skills and interests. read more

The value of law school is measured by the earnings of people who went to professional school and work as a lawyer. The value of medical school is estimated by using the earnings of professional degree holders who are doctors. read more

If you aren't sure that you want to become a lawyer, find a lawyer who enjoys their work, and ask if you can hang out in the office for a couple days, to see what happens in a law office. read more

Being a lawyer is often a lucrative career. The average yearly wage for all lawyers in 2011 was $130,490, according to the BLS, making it possible to pay off student loans without resorting to eating ramen noodles every night. read more