Archive | April, 2012

Do law schools mislead students on how much money they’ll make?

April 3, 2012

Being a lawyer is often thought of as a prestigious, high-paying profession. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2010 lawyers made an average of $54.21 per hour or $112,760 per year.
But this high salary doesn't come without a lot of work. Many lawyers often clock long hours, and in addition to four years of college, they must complete a three-year professional program at a law school and take a rigorous written bar examination in order to practice law.…

Read More...

Job prospects good for 2012 graduates

April 2, 2012

With just a short amount of time before the 2011-2012 school year ends, many future grads are hitting the streets in search of the perfect job. While the employment market remains tough, there are signs that college graduates will have a better chance of landing a job than they have in recent years.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate among those who have a bachelor's degree decreased from 4.4 percent to 4.2 percent in the past year.…

Read More...