<p>@Ultimablade: I understand your concept; however, entry level attorneys at top law firms apparently earn about $160K annually (or even more), not $50K you indicate (<a href=“Law Schools Whose Grads Make The Highest Starting Salaries”>http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/03/28/law-schools-whose-grads-make-the-highest-starting-salaries/</a>). Of note, that average $160K entry-level salary appears to apply to many recent graduates of most top law schools (including Duke’s). </p>