There are many reasons why people quit law school - it's a difficult and taxing time for any students, and thousands quit at the start of their first year. Let's look at the top 10 reasons why students drop out of law school. 1. Cost - The primary reason that people leave law school is because of the cost. It is very expensive to go to law school. Law school students will amass over $100,000 of student loan debts that they will be paying back for quite some time. While it's true that lawyers do make a lot of money, they don't start out that way and these debts can be a little overwhelming. 2. Job competition - Finding a job after law school is very difficult and there is a lot of competition for the best jobs. Jobs at top law firms throughout the country are highly competitive for students just out of school. This is...
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