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[quote=Anonymous]If he wants to be a prosecutor he does not necessarily need to go T14.  It is best, of course, but top couple in area will do as well.  He does need to go to a decent school and do OK, and do all the moot court he can.  Intern with a prosecutor's office during the summer of college and law school.

he will never make big money, probably not even six figures in many areas.  He will be better off moving to a smaller city where COL will make this very comfortable and a great career.  It is a good job, rewarding and being a prosecutor is one area where you really can make a difference to people's lives.  Encourage him to develop strong "practical reasoning" skills and deal with a lot of people to find inventive solutions, especially people who might have a lot of problems, especially mental problems, and apparently can't seem to help but go from one legal scrape to another.  Have him volunteer at a homeless shelter and cultivate a sense of "there but for the grace of God go I."  He will be a better prosecutor for it, and I say this as a conservative so this isn't some bleeding-heart liberal advice.  You can't bring an agenda to this career and do it well, people's lives and futures are at stake.

Being a prosecutor is a great public service and a heavy burden.  Good luck to him.[/quote]

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