<p>There is often an emphasis on these boards to showcase how the “best and brightest” do and it may be interpreted by some, that it is the norm.</p>
<p>Yes, the very top law school grads may get $160,000 to start their law career-- but in the real world, there are alot of lawyers who are making $160,000 at the peak of their careers.<br>
Law can be lucrative, but the bulk of attorneys are not making exorbitant salaries. And many kids today are thrilled with getting their first legal job as a DA or in the State AG’s office where the starting salary is (I’m guessing)
in the $50,000-60,000 range. and my understanding that those jobs are extremely competitive and hard to get.</p>
<p>as it has been said many times before- if money is the main reason you are looking at law school, I’d broaden my horizons and look elsewhere too!!</p>
<p>and many of the lawyers I know (and I do know alot) usually dissuade their kids from going to law school!!</p>