However, I have read that as many people are leaving the field as are entering it. If not before, disillusionment frequently sets in with people during their 40's. There is much in our culture which makes law appear to be glamorous as well as profitable. The students' view of the world is very much shaped by television as they stay in their apartments all day for safety's sake and watch the tube. The majority of them say they would like to be lawyers as they watch court room scenes and learn about the fantastic settlements for liability cases.
None choose business.
There are those worthy individuals who hope to use their legal training to work for the environment or help needy people. There are not as many opportunities, unfortunately, to practice those kinds of law as there are people who would like to do so. However, some do succeed in serving as lawyers for very worthwhile causes, such as representing low skilled people, like migrant farmers, in wage dispute cases. This choice, probably done at considerable financial sacrifice, is to be admired. It can hurt you.