Law Career Alternatives

zoosermom
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:07:29 +0000

I’ve noticed in the last 2-3 years that a lot of ancillary professionals in the big law firms (practice support directors, marketing directors, human resources directors, and particularly information service directors) have JDs.

My personal belief is that law school is a wonderful thing and if you can afford it without crippling debt, then it’s only a blessing. Floridadad is absolutely right that in law firms, the career trajectory is “up or out” and most people get to around 35, have been making good money for a few years, and are suddenly unemployable.

One of the most promising attorneys in my firm is leaving to become a nurse practitioner.