I was just looking at your posts from '06'. Im now recently qualified and I have to say, I identify so much with what was said by SNB and Mallow!! I would advise against pursuing a career in law, but my advice its probably too late!!!
I have a brother doing Civil Eng and 2 sisters doing pharmacy. The wage difference is astronomical. I like the career well enough, but at the end of the day, you have to get paid. You have to live. Quite frankly it just wasnt worth it. I did apprenticeship in a rural firm, had to pay my own fees and was paid the Law Society recomended rate. Not the worst deal in the world, but was very far from the best. I have under three months left in job and i now have to try and find a job elsewhere. Given current economic climate I dont know whats going to happen. Two friends, one colleague, recently signed on for the dole. Bankers/property developers ****ed it all up. I hate to sound like a socialist but we really did get screwed by the establishment.
Tired, disillusioned, demoralised and for the first time in 2 and 1/2 years of work, HUNGOVER!!