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What are the pros and cons of being a lawyer?

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missymissy


Im trying to find out what i want to be when i grow up. I don't know if law is a great position, so if you could help me decide, that would be great. and if you have any other good job suggestions that would be helpful also. thank you.

Tim B
Tim B

Pros;

free legal advice.. [your own]

better pay than joe average jobs..

being privy to info not available to the public..

cons;

cost of education..

job stress..

expected to live large on not enough pay..

dealing with dirtbags, scumbags, and all the other dregs of society.

Does this help any?


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