Sentences with phrase «law school graduates embarking»

What, if any, impacts do these eye - popping findings have on the future on the legal profession, especially for recent law school graduates embarking on their careers?

The system also promotes conditions in which many law school graduates embark upon a career or career search under the cloud of a massive debt obligation.

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Schumer embarked on his political career by winning a New York state Assembly seat in 1974, the same year he graduated from Harvard law school.

In an effort to make it easier for young attorneys to pursue careers in public service, the law school at the University of California, Berkeley, says it will cover up to $ 100,000 in student loans for graduates who embark on public interest work.

After graduating from law school in Cleveland, Ohio in 1975, John W. Blischak embarked on a rewarding nine year career as a FBI Agent with the U.S. Department of Justice commencing in Cleveland and thereafter transferring to Phoenix.

Travis graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and spent several years in television news before embarking on a law career.

Lyndsey started out her career in investment banking before graduating from law school and embarking on a career in law.

To the contrary, those about to embark upon that journey confront: (1) the daunting cost of law school; (2) an average of $ 120K debt for attending; (3) a job market where, nationally, close to half of all graduates do not have Bar - required employment nine months after graduation; (4) a widespread market perception that law school graduates — even those from elite schools — lack «practice ready» skills; (5) cut - backs in hiring newly minted lawyers — even among many stalwart law firms; (6) an erosion of mentorship due in part to pressure on senior lawyers to «produce» more (7) the unlikelihood of making (equity) partner; (8) instability of law firms; (9) global competition; (10) technology companies creating products that replace services; and (11) a blizzard of negative press trumpeting the glum prospects for the profession; and (12) alternative career choices — finance, accounting, technology, etc. — that portend greener pastures and do not require the same time and financial commitment to prepare for entry.