A Bunch of Young Lawyers are Suing Their Law Schools Because They Don't Have Jobs

GoldenRivet · 02-16-12, 03:46 PM

@ FK

LMAO

@ AUGUST

76% sounds a lot more realistic

August · 02-16-12, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

@ AUGUST

76% sounds a lot more realistic

Our problem is we have to compete with schools that don't have to maintain those standards but still qualify for student aid.

CaptainMattJ. · 02-16-12, 07:23 PM

I knew this picture had its uses...

Stealhead · 02-16-12, 07:48 PM

Those young lawyers are really screwed all the people that got degrees in cognitive thinking already have the restaurant server and coffee shop barista jobs filled.I wonder if they are really applying for every job requiring a law degree or only the high paying ones that require more experience than they actually have.With all the people suing over something in the US or getting into trouble with the law surely there must be something out there if not apply for jobs that use the skills gained in college/law school.

GoldenRivet · 02-16-12, 07:54 PM

Part of the problem is people's unwillingness to relocate.

I would guess a majority of these young lawyers are searching all over the greater NY area for law jobs.

MOVE if the job situation is not satisfactory where you are.

they should have known what they were getting into... of course if the school claimed a percentage of job placement that is terribly exaggerated in order to boost enrollments into an expensive degree program i have to say these new lawyers have a point.

Stealhead · 02-16-12, 08:05 PM

Very true in current times being willing to relocate is going to open up the market or at least you are increasing your odds of getting a hit from a possible employer.At the same time you should be a little wary of job placement claims the data on those is always at least a year old even if the data is honest much can change in a year.

I also wonder how many of these lawyers put the feelers out in advance and make contacts while they where in school.

Platapus · 02-16-12, 08:25 PM

A co-worker told me that at his University, if a student selected certain majors, the University made them sign a waiver indicating that they accept the fact that there is no guarantee of degree related employment.

Sounds like a good idea. But the School should not have to do this.

When selecting a degree, marketability must be a factor. I know three lawyers and none of them are rich and two of them have always been struggling.

Esanssi · 02-17-12, 03:52 AM

I wonder if they're representing themselves...

August · 02-17-12, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Esanssi

I wonder if they're representing themselves...

Then they have fools for clients!

MH · 02-17-12, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Then they have fools for clients!

Maybe...or it might be a good publicity for job

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GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Part of the problem is people's unwillingness to relocate. I would guess a majority of these young lawyers are searching all over the greater NY area for law jobs. MOVE if the job situation is not satisfactory where you are. they should have known what they were getting into... of course if the school claimed a percentage of job placement that is terribly exaggerated in order to boost enrollments into an expensive degree program i have to say these new lawyers have a point. __________________

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	A co-worker told me that at his University, if a student selected certain majors, the University made them sign a waiver indicating that they accept the fact that there is no guarantee of degree related employment. Sounds like a good idea. But the School should not have to do this. When selecting a degree, marketability must be a factor. I know three lawyers and none of them are rich and two of them have always been struggling. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Those young lawyers are really screwed all the people that got degrees in cognitive thinking already have the restaurant server and coffee shop barista jobs filled.I wonder if they are really applying for every job requiring a law degree or only the high paying ones that require more experience than they actually have.With all the people suing over something in the US or getting into trouble with the law surely there must be something out there if not apply for jobs that use the skills gained in college/law school.

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Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Very true in current times being willing to relocate is going to open up the market or at least you are increasing your odds of getting a hit from a possible employer.At the same time you should be a little wary of job placement claims the data on those is always at least a year old even if the data is honest much can change in a year. I also wonder how many of these lawyers put the feelers out in advance and make contacts while they where in school.