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I see a lot of data about recent law graduates being employed in "business and industry," instead of "law firms." What does this mean? What kind of work are these recent graduates doing?

Anything from actual business to Starbucks to sanitation.

jjlaw wrote:I see a lot of data about recent law graduates being employed in "business and industry," instead of "law firms." What does this mean? What kind of work are these recent graduates doing?

Corporations can have in-house lawyers.

rinkrat19 wrote:

jjlaw wrote:I see a lot of data about recent law graduates being employed in "business and industry," instead of "law firms." What does this mean? What kind of work are these recent graduates doing?

Corporations can have in-house lawyers.

I figured that, but I find it hard to believe that newbie lawyers can serve as in-house counsel. Usually, in-house lawyers have some experience in firms or other organizations related to that industry.

jjlaw wrote:

rinkrat19 wrote:

jjlaw wrote:I see a lot of data about recent law graduates being employed in "business and industry," instead of "law firms." What does this mean? What kind of work are these recent graduates doing?

Corporations can have in-house lawyers.

I figured that, but I find it hard to believe that newbie lawyers can serve as in-house counsel. Usually, in-house lawyers have some experience in firms or other organizations related to that industry.

Did you just skip my answer on purpose? It's the correct answer...

Aqualibrium wrote:

jjlaw wrote:

rinkrat19 wrote:

jjlaw wrote:I see a lot of data about recent law graduates being employed in "business and industry," instead of "law firms." What does this mean? What kind of work are these recent graduates doing?

Corporations can have in-house lawyers.

I figured that, but I find it hard to believe that newbie lawyers can serve as in-house counsel. Usually, in-house lawyers have some experience in firms or other organizations related to that industry.

Did you just skip my answer on purpose? It's the correct answer...

No, I knew your answer was correct. I figured as much for newbie lawyers. Thanks!

jjlaw wrote:

rinkrat19 wrote:

jjlaw wrote:I see a lot of data about recent law graduates being employed in "business and industry," instead of "law firms." What does this mean? What kind of work are these recent graduates doing?

Corporations can have in-house lawyers.

I figured that, but I find it hard to believe that newbie lawyers can serve as in-house counsel. Usually, in-house lawyers have some experience in firms or other organizations related to that industry.

Not everyone goes to law school without work experience...

It means just what it is: Non-law. Except from a handful of schools like Harvard and Yale, these people are not working as lawyers.

All jokes aside, I'd really like to know the answer to this question. Anyone have more insight?