<p>In regards to the issue of prospects for JDs outside of legal is just boils down to one thing… either you have “it” or you don’t. If you have “it” then you’ll succeed in alternative careers with or without a JD and if you don’t have “it” then the JD isn’t going to help outside of legal. </p>
<p>As for the prospect for new JDs within legal… the growing oversupply of lawyers in this country is no joke. However, even there I think the “it” factor comes into play again. If you have “it” you’ll succeed, but if you don’t then good luck. Waving around that JD and calling yourself Esquire isn’t going to get you far amongst the sea of others trying to do the same. </p>
<p>Yes the above applies to just about any profession, but it’s especially important in an area like legal where there’s far more supply than demand. </p>
<p>Just my two cents. (in shorter form)</p>