<p>I don’t think it is that frightening. I know several kids who went to grad/law school or to a highly selective college who were not employed for a year or so afterwards because they were doing other non work things. Some were off in Tibet or a world tour after all of those years of school. Some were working volunteer. Some were back at school for something else. We do have some very indulged kids in this generation. I envy all the kids I know whose parents sent them off to China or Europe. An option once reserved to the very rich. </p>
<p>Also, depending how those stats are reported could make a difference. Did nearly 10% of those kids specifically say they are unemployed? </p>
<p>I agree that students should look carefully about investing the time and money and energy before jumping into law school. But if they truly want to go into the field of law, though they should be aware of the stats, they should not give up this option because of these stats. </p>
<p>I really worry more about kids taking out huge loans as undergrads for schools and programs that are not going to pay back when they have less expensive options available that would leave them more flexible for law school and other professional education. A law degree does give someone more options for the money expended. A foolish, expensive undergrad choice can leave someone with fewer options when he is out.</p>