Jobs Outlook

• The job itself is often stressful, depending on the type of law you practice. While contract lawyers or tax attorneys may occasionally have a few stressful days here and there, prosecutors and defenders, the lawyers who argue cases in court, often feel tremendous stress. These lawyers play an enormous role in their client's future, and the stress of that responsibility can be overwhelming.
• Many lawyers, particularly those in corporate law, work more than the standard 40 hours a week. Most attorneys use the "billable hours" style of tracking work time, meaning they bill clients for the work they do specifically on their cases.
• The job outlook for lawyers is expected to grow by 6% by 2028.