Architect or Lawyer?

Question

What should i study for when I go to University.

I know it is my decision, but I want people point of view and opinion

Which one gets more money?

Answer 1

You can mint in both if you're really good at them, which can be said for most professions.

If you were an architect you would have to build a name through your work so that more people called you for their projects.

As a lawyer, you'd have to do the exact same, build a name through your performance so that people see you as a good lawyer and hire you.

Lawyers generally make more, as there are more people in trouble than there are those getting houses made and you don't need to be that good to get on huge projects.

But the one you enjoy, have a passion for, and can see yourself doing really well in - that is the one you should go for. Can you get someone off the hook? or can you design a beautiful building? Which are you more comfortable with.

Answer 2

Go with whatever you are going to enjoy the most.  In general, lawyers have a very hefty salary.  Some architects are payed well, but by far architects' salaries and careers are sort of over rated.  But, if you love architecture--go for it.  I personally would much rather be an architect then a lawyer

Answer 3

Most architects study for five years and earn a bachelor of architecture degree.

Students generally major in:

Architectural Engineering or

Architecture or

City, Community, and Regional Planning or

Civil Engineering or

Construction Technology or

Interior Design or

Landscape Architecture or

Industrial Design



According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the earnings of architects averaged $73,650 a year in 2007.

Architects who start up their own practices may go through a time when their expenses are greater than their income, so it could take a lot of savings to go into business for yourself.

In some firms, different architects specialize in distinct stages of development and construction.

Government economists expect jobs for architects to grow faster than the average for all careers through 2016. Architecture is a popular career choice, and you should expect competition when it's time to look for work. Landing that first job can be difficult, especially at firms with the best reputations.

Lawyers-

To become a lawyer, you'll need to complete three years of law school after earning a bachelor's degree.

there are no requirements in picking major  that leads a bachelor's degree. the major doesn't have to be related to governmant or law such as Economics, Philosophy, Political Science,or Government. You can pick any major.  

Top firms offer the highest salaries. Smaller firms often pay lower salaries but tend to offer more responsibility, shorter hours, more-meaningful work, and early client contact.

Government economists expect job growth for lawyers to be as fast as the average for all careers through 2016. However, be prepared for a lot of competition. Each year, many students graduate from law school. Those who graduate from top schools with good grades get the best jobs.

Private-practice lawyers work in law firms or are self-employed. Transactional lawyers work to avoid legal problems, for example, by writing contracts. Litigators, or trial lawyers, deal with problems, such as broken contracts, once they've occurred. Work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. and they Travel

Government lawyers work for state attorneys general, public defenders, district attorneys, and the courts. At the federal level, they investigate cases for the U.S. Department of Justice and other agencies.

District attorneys prosecute people accused of crimes on behalf of the government. They work for city or county courts.

A lawyer's pay depends on her experience and the size and location of her firm. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the following average salaries in 2007 for lawyers employed by the various levels of government:

Federal executive branch: $119,730

Local government: $87,130

State government: $78,310

According to Altman Weil, Inc., the 2005 yearly salaries of attorneys who worked for corporations averaged as follows:

Chief legal officer: $280,000

Senior attorney: $140,000

Recent law school graduate: $65,000

Answer 4

architecture

im studyin architecture this september,

i get my alevel results tommorow, wish me luck dude, determines my course and uni for the future

ITS DESTINY

Answer 5

both are potentialy high earners, with the recesion, credit crunch and falling house prices, many architects have been made redindant although it should be over by the time your a qualified architect and you may get a good starting salary because employers will be looking for graduates. i would say it is easier to earn more as a lawyer

Answer 6

architect because it's cool.

But so is a lawyer

Answer 7

Architects make way much more money dude!