Is the legal profession one of the most rewarding in Canada?
473762
Hmmm, hell no!  Canada in general doesn't have a large crime rate so first of all the jobs are not in high demand.  Most areas looking for people are the RCMP, and they work in a profession that makes them move around quite a bit and they make no more money than say computer techs or doctors, and such.\n\nAs far as lawyers go, I'm not entirely sure- I don't see them being in high demand and I can't say I know any lawyers doing really well for themselves, but who knows... there's a chance.
172482
It is worth it if it is something you know you really, really want to do. I do not have a lot of money so i am funding my law school entirely through loans. Once you've made such a huge financial committment there really is no turning back. TO be honest, i am not that fond of law school. It is difficult, competitive, and sometimes very dry. However, i still want to be a lawyer and so i am sticking with it. Its not always fun, but if you really want to practice law it is worth the time and effort and even the money. good luck!
976853
I happen to be a lawyer.  I was somewhat older when I started law school (30), so there wasn't an illusion of showing up to save the world from all of the injustices, however, I wanted to be really good at what I did.  After working in private practice for 4 years, I struck out on my own.  It has been a struggle to establish a solid client base, but I love being my own boss, getting to pick and choose what cases I want to take, and setting my own hours.  It really gives me a lot more time to spend with my family.  Not the typical burning the midnight oil scenario.  What I truly despise are the people who stereotype the entire legal profession as power hungry, greedy, blood sucking vultures.  That is entirely untrue, and while there are unsavory persons in any profession, many attorneys in my community are truly concerned and caring individuals who volunteer their time on many occasions to help those less fortunate.  Enough said!!
457230
I highly doubt it is free to study in Canada, but I do suggest studying abroad if for no other reason to expand your horizons. Good luck.
470332
It is a good school; one of the top five in Canada.
712960
Yes, if you are sure thats what you want to do for a long time.\nI payed over 4 grand to a lawyer, and he didn't do much of anything at all. That is a lot of money!
5133
Yes, depending on what you want to do.  For a career, there is lots of opportunity.  The cost of living isn't bad compared to most large cities.  Personal taxes are low for Canada. There is a lot of racial diversity, but most of us get along fine.  You are close to the rocky mountains.\nTraffic is bad at times.  Weather is not the greatest;  It doesn't get really cold, but the summer is a little too cold and rainy.\nWhat sort of criteria did you have in mind, what sort of things are you looking for, and what do you want to avoid?
747814
It really depends on what kind of law you want to practice.  Some areas are far more respectable than others.  Some are downright despicable.  You will almost certainly make a better living practicing law, but life is not necessarily about that.\n\nAs far as Anthropology - it is a very noble profession.  But there is tremendous travel involved, and it may take you a while to be able to make a good income.\n\nFirst think about the kind of lifestyle you want to live, and go from there.  These professions will give you drastically different lifestyles, and that could be your basic deciding factor right there.
110165
I am almost finished with it.  It is very challenging and stressful.  I spend about 10 hours a day working on school related work.  If it is something that you really want to do, I would highly recommend it however.  There are many things you can do with a law degree and it will train you to think at a higher level.  If you want to learn more about law school(s), I would recommend going to wwww.lsac.org.  That site also has links to law school forums.  Good luck!
685897
I completed pre-law, however even though I am not an attorney I do work in the legal field.  It seems to me that a lot of attorneys that don't have a booming business, only a few do.  I think it depends on who you know, your connections.  It helps to know judges.
442940
It's probably one of the better of the brokerages in Canada.
569915
Where are you from?  In Canada we are paid well and I feel highly respected.
474058
HAHAHA, as a law student I think irdll's answer is hilarious... Sure if you believe in ridiculous stereotypes, yeah, we all want money.  But there are lots of lawyers who take public interest jobs, work with the ACLU, etc.  Lawyers are the ones who make sure your rights aren't trampled on on a daily basis, products are safe for you to use on the shelf, and keeps us from all getting out phones wiretapped.\n\nOk, there's a few things increasing the numbers of applications to law school.  The economy is one of them... it is harder to get a good job and make money unless you have a higher degree - graduate school is expensive, you are gathering debt while you are going, and you aren't bringing any income in during that time.  Doctors can make a lot of money when they graduate, but they're in school, residency, etc for 5 or more years after their bachelor's.  Lawyers have 3 years of school, then they can go out and pay off their debt, and be more comfortable. Also, I live in SoCal, where to have a "middle class" household you need a house that will cost you at least $500k in this market, and both parents need to work and earn at least $60k a year, if not more, just to get by comfortably.  Most lawyers aren't rich, they have more money than others, yes, but they also work twice as hard.\n\nAlso, lawyers are always in demand.  Everyone is always suing everyone, and with current issues like living wills (think Terri Schiavo), abortion, the increase in e-commerce, technology and the need for new patents, there are plenty of exciting areas to explore.\n\nIf you are asking why law school became important in order to work in a legal field (your question is a bit vague), you can check out the history of the legal field on wiki, etc.  However, some schools used to offer legal degrees without a bachelors many years ago (it wasn't the same Juris Doctorate you get at law school today).  But since the legal field is so increasingly important, and states have the need to license and endorse attorneys (American Bar Association, various state bars) there needs to be an approved type of institution to regulate the minumum educatiional guidelines.\n\nI'm not sure if I have answered your question, but hopefully I've given you something to think about.
18632
Sure it's good. You learn how to heal people, and you can make a lot of money doing so. Plus, your status is instantly raised in the eyes of your peers. Not everyone is cut out to be a doctor, and not every doctor should be a doctor. \n\nI truly believe that while some parents really want their children to become doctors or lawyers, we all have a  genetic predisposition towards our interests in career choices.
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The US judicial system functions in such a way that allowed the legal profession to become a lucative career. There is no regulation of legal fees and law firms can charge whatever they think you can pay. \n\nThough a common complaint, I think it is a major generalization to say that all lawyers are out to screw people because I know quite a few who aren't.\n\nJustice in the US is like anything else. You need to be white, male, well-connected and wealthy to have it work your way. Otherwise you need to know your rights (which is more than most Americans will ever manage) do a lot of work and spend a lot of money in hopes that your lawyer is not a bottom feeder in someone else's pocket.
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Don't know that there is one.  Check out "immigrating to Canada" via Google.  I understand the Canadians treat everyone very well, even if they don't deserve it.
324376
Attorneys make more money, of course, but it seems like teaching at the university level would be more rewarding in other ways. Both would be stressful. I hear it's pretty hard to find a professorship, though. But a decent lawyer can always find work. If you're serious about pursuing an MA or a PHD in history, don't expect to have an easy time finding a job after you graduate. I'm thinking about going for an MA in literature. I just think it could be depressing to be a lawyer. I heard a good quote from a lawyer, regarding his job: "There are a lot of trees, but no forest."--In other words, you spend a lot of time poring over papers filled with boring little details, without ever dealing with the things that really matter in life. As a history prof, you'd get to spend more of your time thinking about the bigger issues.