Warning> Jobs in the field of Law are drying up fast!! This no longer is a good field to invest time and/or money into. This is a SHRINKING, crumbling, and dying vocational field.

The field of Law has a mystique that actually exceeds reality. The field of Law is a vastly overrated career - especially by television.<< There are many myths regarding the field of Law:

**myth: working as a Lawyer is mentally challenging (Actually, most work as an attorney involves mountains of routine paperwork: research, cite checking, drafting documents, and document review. Attorneys need to write down and track EVERY activity they do, all day long [in 6 to 15 minutes increments, depending on the billing system] - a painstaking but necessary task - handling details is a large part of working as a lawyer),

**myth: being an attorney is thrilling, high-powered, and glamorous (remember: television is FICTION - the fictional lawyers on TV are ACTORS - the majority of work that an attorney does, does not happen in a courtroom),

**myth: law students think that because they are good at arguing they will become great attorneys (Actually being a great attorney is more in one's ability to mediate between differing sides and bringing them to agreement/compromise. Many people mistakenly think that being an attorney is about the ability to argue. Actually, a successful attorney is defined by his/her commitment to the PEACEFUL resolution of disputes. Lawyers are actually: mediators, advocates, negotiators, advisors, evaluators, and peaceful intermediaries between clients.),

**myth: as a lawyer I can correct injustices (actually legal decisions are more about reaching compromises than about right vs. wrong),

**myth: guaranteed financial success (actually when salaries are compared, you also need to account for cost-of living expenses [most large law firms are in large cities - the bigger the city, the more cost-of-living expenses will be], payment of debts accrued while attending law school, and time needed to build a client base. Many large law firms require lawyers to work 60-80 hours per week. There are a FEW attorneys that earn a lot of money - but MOST attorneys just about make a living. Most attorneys do not make as much money as most people think. Also, remember: there are more attorneys than there are available jobs.).

Law is a more demanding profession than most people realize. It is not like what you see on TV.

Cost of law school to be lawyer, approx $150,000+. Be prepared to take on a LOT of debt, if becoming an attorney is your "true", ultimate goal!!!<<<

Even if you do finish law school, you won't be able to find a job when you are done.

Now... the law schools know this, but they won't tell you the truth >that the job market/economy is just SATURATED with way too many Legal Professionals. Instead the schools will feed you a fairytale and will LIE to you. The root of the problem is we already have too many law schools. We are STILL in a Recession, and the schools are fighting for their own survival - they will tell students anything to get to the students' money. (Which is why they won't tell you the truth about the job market for the field of Law.) And these schools continue to recruit and churn out even more graduates.............Remember>>> law schools are BUSINESSES - their TOP concern is making money for themselves.

>>>>>THE #1 MOST IMPORTANT THING (and I can't stress this enough>>>): You ESPECIALLY have to beware of the BOGUS, INFLATED law school salary/job stats given out by >law schools< (AND by the U.S. Bureau of Labor)!!***<<<<<

If you don't believe me, then:

**Check out these websites:

http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Lawyer-i¦

http://informeddecisionmaking.blogspot.c¦

http://calicocat.com/2004/08/law-school-¦

http://thirdtierreality.blogspot.com/

(A link to a website does not constitute endorsement.)

**do a SEARCH here on Yahoo Answers to see what other posters are saying about the current status of the field of Law.

**Talk to recent law graduates. Ask them what success they are having finding employment opportunities. <<<<<<<<<

If you want a JOB when you are done with your studies, consider and look into the fields of: >>>Healthcare<<<, Information Technology, Law ENFORCEMENT, environmentalism, emergency planning, accounting, education, entertainment, utilities, home-car-commercial-industrial repairs, vice industries, clergy, and/or debt collection. I spoke to a career counselor from Jobs and Family Services, and HE told me that these areas are where the jobs are, and future job opportunities/availability....and scholarships.

Good luck.

(This is based on my current knowledge, information, belief, and life experiences. This was intended as personal opinion, and not intended to be used as legal advice. <<< You DID ask the question here on Y/A. I am just trying to help you.)

Possibly, you could go for the Psychology major - that is how I have helped people a majority of my life and I am sixteen. You could major in that and have time for your music fanatics on the side.

Of course with the law, you get paid well, I am just not certain as to whether you will have much time on the side going into a law career. I am a working soul though. I live to work too much and help animals mainly, but I have helped many of my friends throughout the years. Time has not flown by me at all.

But it would be equitable and beneficial to you if you attain a career that you enjoy - pleases you to he utmost extent, pays decent wage, and has the off hours for you to be yourself and do what you wish to do.

I, personally, would lean towards the Psychology/business field. I feel there would be a bit more time to yourself and for you to reflect on your successes and side activities than there would be for Law.

I apologize if this was not the most help but that is just what I figured.

Best of luck in your career choice, William Johnson.