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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an M.S. in Legal Studies.  When I was working, there were several months when I made more than many of the junior attorneys at the firm.  And I didn't have the killer student loans on my back.

I love paralegal work.  I like that I can spend time talking with clients.  I love the behind the scenes work that goes into trial prep.  I love mediating.  And I love the investigative part of working on a case.  I would hate being an attorney because I would hate the long hours and the pressure.  I would hate being in the spotlight in court.  And would hate being solely responsible for the case.

I guess what I'm saying is, before your brother goes further into debt, find out why he wants to be an attorney.  A degreed paralegal can do everything an attorney can do except represent clients in court (except in certain administrative hearings), set legal fees, and give legal advise (as opposed to information).  Most cases never see the inside of a courtroom.  So if it's just law that he loves, he might do better getting his masters in legal studies and working for a large firm.

My starting salary in Memphis, Tennessee was $90,000 plus bonuses.[/quote]

"give legal advise"

The irony drippeth.[/quote]

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