....according to the Wisconsin Law Journal.
And when those law school websites and their lying deans tell you that 90 percent or more of all grads have jobs, now you know what sort of jobs those grads are getting--if they are lucky, that is.....
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Hot off the Philadelphia Inquirer's presses: "From Defendant to Prosecutor in Seven Years," the tale of how a reformed drug dealer with seven arrests in his past landed a position as an assistant district attorney, aided by the recommendation of Temple Law dean JoAnne Epps and others.
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You mean there wasn't even ONE attorney with a clean history available to fill the position? Are we now to conclude that having a criminal background is what it takes to avoid the legal profession's unemployment line?
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ReplyDeleteNo, this is actually quite believable, because in law, it is as much about who you know, if not more, than what you know. This guy's got an uncle, in-law, cousin, whatever who is CONNECTED UP.
ReplyDeleteKeep in mind that many law firms expressly state that those with law degrees may not apply for paralegal positions. And yet many JDs are still sending in applications for such positions. This is very telling.
ReplyDelete@Nando: I have seen a fair share of recent senior paralegal positions stating that JD's are encourage in applying. However from my experience, paralegals mostly are a support position. Very rare instances paralegals are in management positions, or work independently and call most of the shots. The paralegal's responsibilities also vary from firm or in-house gig. You can either end up doing everything the attorney is supposed to be doing, or be hired as a scanning and copy specialist so to speak. Contrary to what most think, the average paralegal salary in NY is no longer all that. Prior to the Great Recession, a senior paralegal (I'm talking at least 10 yrs of experience) could have commanded a salary at least in the mid to upper $60's in NYC. Fast forward to today, senior paralegals are being offered salaries in the $40K-$50K range in NYC (if they are lucky). It's not uncommon today for entry level paras to earn a salary in the $20's.
ReplyDeleteUnless one does not mind being in a support position for the rest of his/her life, I would not recommend becoming a paralegal, especially to a JD. The field lacks lateral growth and you can easily cap out your salary now. You can also have great ideas, and even be considered just as smart as the attorney, however that and $.05 will get you far in most firms.
I have heard from a friend in Savannah, Georgia that JDs were applying for deputy clerk positions with the local courts.
ReplyDeletewow shocking
ReplyDeleteI went for the court officer job, but they said my pulse was too high for their physical test. I blame law for that.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest though, their security process is a lot worse than the bar exam or any other profession I can think of. Also they are laughably arrogant. It's funny how much nicer they are when you're in court and when they recognize you as an attorney, but when they don't they are just jackasses.