Doctor or Lawyer? which it likely to make more money?
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It depends. If your a doctor that specializes in a new field and work in a big hospital you'd be making more than a small town lawyer. But if you were a big time lawyer working in a big city and with wealthy clients you'd make more than a small town doctor. All depends on what you do in each profession and where your located.
97901
This is how lawyers make a lot of money. You might also talk to your state's employment security agency.
1141541
Litigation doctors or patient or Gov.??\n\nwhat we need is enlightenment
889046
Ours is a litigious society and many people do not like to take responsibility for their own actions, or failures to act.  Therefore, Yes, I believe that being a lawyer will continue to be a "lucrative" career.  It's not without hard work, mind you -- hard work and bucking the stereotype.  Lawyers are not all.... well you know... use your imagination.  Not all of them are like that.
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The pay of an attorney is not really based on the substance of your work but the size of the firm and the market.  For instance, in Los Angeles there are entertainment lawyers at both large, middle and small firms but the pay is based on the pay scale of those firms, not the specialty a particular lawyer makes.\n\nIn terms of general pay, the largest firms pay approximately $120k a year to start, up to $300k for nonpartner senior counsel, while the middle size firms pay a little less (but not a lot).  Small firm pay can be quite a bit smaller.
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Lawyer pay is all over the map.  Right out of law school some graduates make six figures at their very first jobs.  Those people graduate from top tier law schools and they ranked at the top of their class.  They also had good clerkships with big firms during law school.  For everyone else the ranges are much lower.  Many attorneys start by working as a governmental attorney (for a municipality, a state or federal agency, etc.)  Those folks might start in the low 40s. Of course you have to start somewhere.\n\nNow, as time goes on attorneys make more money, and possibly a lot more money.  The goal of private practice attorneys is to become am equity partner, which means they share a piece of the firm’s total income.  The bigger the firm, the bigger the slice of pie, the bigger the income possibilities.   It’s not uncommon from a partner in a good law firm to make $250,000 or more.  The heavy hitters make much more, some hit a million a year.  Litigation is an area with a lot of upside, so partners in litigation firms can make more than partners who practice in a less profitable practice, like family law or traffic tickets.\n\nLike any profession, there is a huge upside if you are willing to work hard.  Most lawyers who make a lot of money work very long hours – late nights and weekends are common.\n\nGood Luck!
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You'll get a lot of people who tell you that going to med school was a mistake because they work too many hours for too few pay. Of course, they went to the wrong field and should have been a lawyer or gone into business (that's what they all tell me). They went into medicine for the wrong reason. If you like medicine and like treating people and don't care about money, it's great. \n\nOf course, if you're really smart and play your cards right, you can make lots of money and not necessarily with patient care. You have to work hard, make connections and look for these opportunities and they won't just pop up. It will take a while for things to develop. Don't expect people to hand you things in life or medicine.\n\nOf course, the education that comes with being a doctor can only open doors for you and not close them. You can also work in research, consulation, pharm companies, administration, teach, etc. The possibilities are endless. But you have to know you really want to be a doctor. I've talked to a lot of doctors who tell me of associates who quit and went to law school or business school in their 40's.
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finance people? like a banker? depends on your financial job, and how successful you become, there are poor lawers and rich lawyers, again it is all a matter of how successful you are in the job. I would think lawyers are more exciting... but you also have alot more pressure on you and alot put into you hands, If I had a choice to chose between a banker or a lawyer, I'd go with the bank because I just would !!!! :D
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A criminal lawyer can make from 50,000 to 200,000+ a year. It all depends on how much work you put into it and how many people know about you. Become famous through a case like O.J [whom is guilty] and you can be the richest lawyer in the world. If you believe in protecting the enviorment and you are for the green party, you won't make as much. Find a job that you are comfortable with and that you can have a family and enjoy it. Being a lawyer will give you all the money in the world, but not all the time to spend it. Remember that.\n\n-Jordan, 14, CA
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You make them both sound very promising.But both jobs have pros and cons....agreed,a doctor occupation makes u feel good about urself that you have helped someone get better.\nArchitect is less about other people,its about wat we like to do.More or less,both jobs will need dedication,but the doctor seems to have an edge over itself as you  can get resruited by any major hospitals but architects??never hear alot of them happening.So we have to make a name for ourselves.\nNone of them is easy,they both require dediaction and hard work.Decide properly and NEVER look back...... \n\n\nby the way,i hope i can answer ur questions now.
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Computers, and real estate offer a better life style. The average doctor has a debt of $100,000 in loans etc when he/she finishes school. With all of the changes in medicine, I'm not sure I'd do it again. It certainly has its positive sides but the negatives are huge too. Best wishes.
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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!
23567
If you are going by salaries, doctors get paid the most. But Actors make the most money if they get work. Doctors make as little as $130,000 dollars a year.
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You're looking for a business lawyer, but you may not find anybody specializing in that area if your area is not a big urban center.\n\nAny competent attorney in general practice will be able to help you, but you should try to find a lawyer who has some experience in buying a selling a professional, especially medically related, business, and that won't be as easy.\n\nIf there are optometrists who won't be competing with you in surrounding towns or cities, call them and ask who they used.
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Hmm... that really depends upon your interests. I do, however, have a unique perspective on this subject because I started in engineering then switched careers to medicine, and I certainly don't regret my decision\n\nOn the issue of money, most doctors in the US are pretty wealthy. Wages do vary considerably between specialist fields but secondary care practioners make between $200,000 - $800,000 per year.   The highest paid retina surgeon makes $11 million a year. These numbers are usually played down by doctors and the government because it undermines the profession which has always had a reputation for being honourable.  But if you want to make enormous sums of money you are better of becoming an investment banker as they don't work as many hours and the sky is the limit.  They also start earning sooner.  Post Grad doctors might spend up to 120 hrs a week working if they training to become surgeons but will only get paid for a third of their time, the remaining 80hrs that week is free. Don't expect much during the residency either, the highest you will make is $40,000 a year; not a lot if you work over 100 hrs a week. But you will be making a difference to peoples lives and the time does pass very quickly. \n\nMedicine is characterised by tremendous highs and terrible lows! There is a huge amount to learn during medical school and your residency. Medicine is not a 9 to 5 job!\n\nIf you want a normal career than software engineering will be a better choice for you. The job doesn't pay as much but you are in a position to spend more time with your friends and family, which is a very important. Of course, there is much less stress associated with software engineering.
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Pre-law would be for law school\nPre-med would be for med school\nPre-med is taken before you hit medical school\nPre-law is taken before you hit law school\nEither way you'll be RICH!!!
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I think Medical Doctor gets higher pay.