why does everyone want to be a lawyer?

[damasa]

Originally posted by Curiousgirl
why does everyone want to be a lawyer? Do people think becoming a lawyer is that easy and it just happens like that? Just because their choice of study didn't work out for them?

You make a HUGE assumption by stating, "why does everyone want to be a lawyer?'" I woder why you didn't ask why everyone wants to be a doctor or teacher or fireman?

These are all professions, and if someone wants to be something, they should at least be able to pursue that option.

You also make another huge assumption by stating "Do people think becoming a lawyer is that easy and it just happens like that?" For the most part, I feel that educated people who are considering law school understand the time and work that will be required of them. I also tend to think that most of these people (myself included) understand that such a path in life will be no cake walk.

Yet, you make ANOTHER HUGE assumption by stating "Just because their choice of study didn't work out for them?" Ok, if that were the case, they are off to McDonalds or try their hand at something else. You make it seem as if anyone can get into law school, not true, but yet another one of your great assumptions.

If you haven't noticed I tend to go to law school. Not to be a lawyer in all of my days ahead, but to eventually get into politics or something related.

For the sake of argument, please inform us of your profession....