I was talking to some “pre-law students” the other day in the cafeteria, answering any questions they had while dishing out some independent advice. One of the most important things an entering law student should know before going in is the legal market is saturated. I’m not saying this to discourage anyone from entering law school that wants to. There will always be positions for those who are talented and knowledgeable. What I am saying is that an overwhelming number of law school graduates are flooding the legal scene (in Texas and around the nation) and there will be less pay and less jobs to go around.
Along these lines, don’t go to law school because it’s something to do when you get a weak degree. Go because you have a genuine desire to work in the law. If not, law school is too expensive just to collect another diploma. Head to business school or some other higher education path if you’re heart isn’t in the law.