<p>Why do lawyers not make partner like they used to?</p>
<p>Primarily because partners are more reluctant than before to split the pie additional ways. Also because the economy has resulted in many cases of the pie being smaller than in the past.</p>
<p>Ah, okay. So it is more than just the economy - or, perhaps, the economy results in the other? The other being some sort of greed, I suppose. Thank you for your reply!</p>
<p>Another factor is that major corporations are less willing to hire outside law firms. The trend is moving toward in-house lawyers. Meaning less revenue for law firms, less partners, and less overall pay for lawyers. </p>
<p>Most people consider law in terms of court room advocates, but corporate law is the most common and the pay in that field is in decline.</p>
<p>Sonybd,</p>
<p>Thank you for your input. I am so fascinated by the mystery about what can happen after law school. Every lawyer seems to have his or her own story, and that adds a unique quality to the profession, in my opinion. When I graduate in 2016, possibly pursuing work and attending law school in 2020, it will be interesting to see where I end up after becoming an attorney. I love this forum and just want to thank everyone for their contributions. It is all truly appreciated. Even if it seems like little to you all, it all means a lot to me.</p>