Re: reasonable expectations

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On 5/22/03, rrr wrote:
> On 5/22/03, Sir wrote:
>> On 5/22/03, rrr wrote:
>>> There is no reasonable expectation. It depends on such
>>> things as school rank, class rank, firm size, private vrs.
>>> government, etc. ... and luck.
>>>
>>> The handful of top school, top of the class, moot court/ law
>>> review types can usually go to a megafirm and pull down a
>>> $100,000. For everyone else, you almost have to wonder why
>>> we bothered going to law school. I've seen private firms
>>> offering as low as $30,000 a year for any warm body with a
>>> degree. (In my area, $32,000 is the high, but common, salary
>>> for College College Graduates.) Most starting salaries will
>>> range between $40-50K, in my area. Higher priced locations
>>> will adjust accordingly, but you are not really getting paid
>>> more, just be given an adjustment for the higher cost of
>>> living. Though Government Jobs pay less, the long term
>>> benefit of niche expereience, pension, medical, vacation and
>>> work hours makes up for it.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 5/21/03, B. Kimball wrote:
>>>> I have just finished my second year of law school and am
>>>> begining to wonder what kind of salary I can expect my
>>>> first few years out of school. I cannot seem to get a bead
>>>> on what a reasonable expectation is. Please assist.
>>>>
>>>> Cordially,
>>>> B. Kimball
>>
>> Begin to think independently. Work for yourself.
>
> Been there, done that. I'd rather have a government job.

Obviously, reasonable minds may differ. If your goal is to work
for someone, the government is a good choice. However, the poster
needs to be aware that you will make substantially less money
because there is a salary cap in the public arena. Thats why most
DAs and PDs end up in the private sector.

Re: reasonable expectations, 5/22/03, by Sir.

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