Report: Law Jobs Scarce

(WBAP/KLIF News) – In the past, having a law degree was highly sought-after, but a new report shows new attorneys in Texas are having a tough time finding a job.

The data was put together by “The Texas Lawbook.”

It shows 13% of more than 2,000 law school grads in the state last year don’t have a job, and 3% are stuck working part-time positions.

Analysis points to several factors including a downturn in the oil industry and reform measures that ended or limited various kinds of litigation.

Southern Methodist and Baylor Universities had the best post-grad employment rates.

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