<p>big decision-<br>
should I send this link to my kid or not. I found the link to Tucker Max especially interesting and thanks Sally for sharing.</p>
<p>I think it is sinking in to applicants that even a T-14 law grad is not guaranteed a “Big Law” position or a high income upon graduation. So I guess one should be a bit more introspective and figure out— do they really want to be a lawyer and why?</p>
<p>And will kids keep the T-14 or bust mentality or take the T-30 with money or go to the inexpensive “regional” school like SUNY Buffalo or CUNY Law. For kids who have a broader outlook than Big Law only–those other options may may truly come into play.</p>
<p>The cost of law school, debt, and the realization that it can take years to repay loans might deter some from attending. This may affect schools like St. Johns- NY Law school and schools of a similar rank. Interesting times are ahead. </p>
<p>And with a glut of attorneys in the market who are willing to do contract/document reviews at much lower salaries, are we changing the role and status of the attorney? Are they just becoming highly educated (and deeply in debt) paralegals?</p>
<p>ps- I think I’ll send the Tucker Max link to my kid- but I may wait a few weeks. She doesn’t need any additional reason to procrastinate working on her applications.</p>