Originally Posted by USMCFLYR

I wish it were that easy. My girlfriend has a law degree. 10 years experience total. She has been a MD States Attorney, worked at a DC law firm, in a Navy JAG with defense experience and is currently the Staff Judge Advocate for the entire western region for NCIS.
She read this post and asked that I pass on to all of those considering a law degree that although some lawyers obviously make the big bucks, it has many similarities to aviation. A LOT of lawyers are struggling right now. Just like swimming in the pool for NJA - many new lawyers who are recent graduates and were hired on a big law firms in the MD/DC area have been told that their jobs are on hold. She personally is looking at getting out of the JAG and back into the courtroom - hopefully Federal, but back to the State level if not. She is finding out that many DA budgets have been cut over the last year and are expecting more in the future.

The road seems to be long and rocky in almost any career at the present time.

USMCFLYR