How hard is it to find work after becoming a lawyer? -

When I graduate I am wondering if it is going to be hard to find a job. I would like to work as an attorney or just at a firm.

I graduated from law school about a year ago and found a job within a few months. The main thing is to have at least one or two internships in some type of civil practice if you d like to work for a firm. Also, if you can t find a full time job right away, then at least get a job as a law clerk or something part time. Law firms hate gaps in your resume.

There are a lot of variables to this question. Students who have had solid internships, a clerkship, strong references, etc. tend to have the easiest time finding jobs. One of the reasons for this though is networking. Even if a firm you have interned with is not hiring, if you did great work for them they may want to help you get in contact with acquaintances at a firm that is hiring. If you decide to go out on your own be sure to put yourself out there. There are many good services on the web that will help you market yourself. I ve had the best luck on http://www.thelegaldirectory.com

Warning! Jobs in the field of Law are drying up FAST! This is not a good field to invest in. Many reasons - main reason: We simply have WAY TOO MANY attorneys - we have a GLUT of lawyers!!! Even IF you finish law school, you will have a VERY difficult time finding employment - there are many attorneys working as Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Court Reporters, etc, etc. BUT the law schools won t tell you this - law students are easy money - the law schools keep churning out law graduates even though they know the economy/market is SATURATED. BIG HINT: Look into the field of Healthcare! lt;lt;lt; LOTS of jobs there! and scholarships! Your background is in BIG demand in the field of Healthcare! Good luck.

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