how much a week do lawyers make
Average Earnings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2008 the median annual salary for a lawyer is just over $110,000. Based on a standard work schedule, this translates to weekly earnings of $2,115. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also notes that half of all lawyers earn between $75,000 and $163,000 a year, or between $1,442 and $3,135 each week.