I work in DC...Let me tell you. Most lawyers I know hate it...There are a few exceptions but the majority of them hate their life and realize they are nothing more than 'billing' machines...I had to stop spending time with many of them they were so negative and angry it was bringing me down...Also, they drink heavily...

Ones that do like their job are in federal government service and those with law degrees that are happy are doing Program Management or IT...Not kidding about the IT.