Is it true that there are way too many lawyers in this world that its not really the job to go for?

True. This question must have been crafted in response to the anti-law school responders and to draw them out. To answer part 2 of your question, especially true! Think $40,000 is too little for a lawyer to make. One company was hiring for a position that started at that figure and required a law degree. Over 250 people applied and they were mostly lawyers and recent law school graduates. Displaced attorneys are certainly an issue.

Ok, what everyone else said is true. We are in a recession and for the first time the legal profession is acknowledging that it is hitting us too. In 1993 when I graduated law school there was also a recession, but no one talked about the lack of jobs then. So, the limit on attorney jobs has been going on for many years. Again I am only talking US. The bottom line is that fact that there are few lawyer jobs is you. How much do you want to be a lawyer?? If you really, really want to be a lawyer, I mean want it with your whole heart and cannot see yourself happy in another job, then go into the profession with your eyes open to the flaws. If you are thinking about being a lawyer because your family is pushing you into it, because it looks so cool on tv, or because you want to make a ton of money -- find another profession, maybe become a doctor. Law school is tough and a miserable way to spend a ton of money to be hazed by profs. Passing the bar exam is not easy. Being a new attorney is hard, dealing with clients is beyond hard sometimes, and getting them to pay will try the patience of a saint. But if you love the profession go for it. Remember, lots of lawyers went into this profession for the wrong reasons, which is why there continue to be openings in the profession.

Yes and Yes. You came on Yahoo Answers and asked us advice - we are trying to give you the best advice that we can. It may not be what you want to hear. Please be aware of what you are proposing on getting yourself into. Please do more research first. Reminder: We are in a World-wide Recession. Cost of law school to be lawyer, approx $150,000+. Be prepared to take on a lot of debt. If you don't believe me, then just do a search here on Yahoo Answers to see what other posters are saying about the current status of the field of Law. Call some local law firms - ask to speak to the Manager of Human Resources - ask them if they are hiring; ask them what they think about job availability in the field of Law.................. In the book "So You Want to be a Lawyer?" by Marianne Calabrese and Susanne Calabrese (ISBN 0-88391-136-1): "The United States has more lawyers than any other country in the world. About 38,000 students graduate >each year< from the 200+ law schools in the United States. The competition is very keen for jobs and clients." - Even Associate Justice Antonin Scalia (who served on the U.s. Supreme Court for more than 20 years) says there are too many lawyers. (9/14/2008) Check out these websites: http://informeddecisionmaking.blogspot.com http://calicocat.com/2004/08/law-school-big-lie.html http://abajournal.com/news/triplt_bad_news_for_law_students_three_firms_aX_summer_associate_programs/ http://abajournal.com/news/as_rio_tinto_saves_millions_other_corps_will_outsource_too_counsel_says/ If you want a job when you are done with your studies, consider and look into the field of >>>Healthcare! I spoke to a career counselor from Jobs and Family Services, and HE told me that this is where the jobs are, and future job availability! and scholarships! Good luck. (This is based on my current knowledge, information, and belief. This was intended as personal opinion, and not intended to be used as legal advice. Please be careful and do your research.)