Yes, the
lack of backward compatibility, regular format turnover and long - term
competition between proprietary technologies will hopefully one day be looked
upon by a future society as incredibly dumb and wasteful to the medium.
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.