Is being a lawyer worth it? What’s next for the profession of law, given the state of the economy?

There are just a few questions that are floating around the Internet in the aftermath of the July bar exam.

It’s hard to answer either of these questions. The legal profession has taken a serious hit these past few years and as a result, the landscape of the legal profession is changing dramatically. Many young lawyers and recent law school grads are finding that there are no jobs out there. Many mid-level attorneys are finding themselves laid off and jobless. Many older attorneys and partners are finding themselves overworked as their firms cut back and are not able to hire junior attorneys. It’s no secret that lawyers suffer such a high rate of depression.