Law School

Or the court reporter. They apparently make a lot of money.

Either that, or your parents or close relatives own a firm and are willing to hook you up after graduation. Nepotism can be beneficial sometimes lol. I know a lot of people who are working with mom and dad that had those jobs lined up after graduation. A lot of other people aren't quite that fortunate.

 

I do know a few whose law practice is essentially a family affair. But some of the most successful I know are involved in areas other than criminal law, such as trusts/estates, lobbying, environmental/utility/energy law, etc.

 

Criminal law can be a tough area to make a living in, especially if that's all you focus on. The ones who need help the most are the ones who can least afford it. It's a double-edged sword! A lot of the folks I come across who love criminal law just can't afford to focus only on that and nothing else.

 

Total agreement from this sector...*crickets*. Lol

 

Law profession is over-saturated. Which is why you can open up a phone book in any city and have hundreds of lawyer ads. Fields like engineering,science,IT,etc seem to always have openings. I have a friend who has a masters in computer science and clears over $100k a year. He could have made more but hated the places he would have to move.