<p>I plan to major in Economics or Business and then plan to go to law school and become a corporate lawyer. But the thing is, since more and more companies are beginning to merge, the demand for corporate lawyers are decreasing. I was wondering if I should still pursue a career in corporate law, do another type of law, or pursue a different career? Maybe a business-type career?</p>
<p>Dear czar_boi1: Despite your enthusiasm, it's too soon to make those kind of plans, particularly since it's not clear what you mean by a "corporate lawyer". First get to college and see whether you like economics or some other major (and don't assume that what you like now is what you will like in a couple of years).</p>
<p>Then, of you are still intertestd in a career in law, come back to this beaod sometime during your junior or senior year.</p>
<p>See you in a couple of years!</p>
<p>I don't believe the rate of mergers is changing, appreciably, or having much of an impact on the demand for corporate lawyers. New corporations form every day. Some thrive and grow; some wither and die. Life goes on.</p>
<p>It's not a bad idea to have a career goal in mind when starting college, but it's good to keep an open mind about your interests, abilities, and aspirations. The most important thing you study in college may be yourself.</p>
<p>Also, bigger corporations mean more lawyers for them and the investment banks that handle these mergers.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that the baby boomers are about to retire in the next decade or so. There will likely be a great deal of positions opening up. Don't count it out because of a merger wave.</p>