Why not call the ACLU and talk to someone about how they did it, if it was worth it, etc.? :)
I work for the patent office as a patent examiner and deal with IP attorneys all day (mostly on paper). Aftering talking to several about being an attorney, the consensus seems to be that in all areas of law the big firms will pay you nicely while working you to death as an associate, then 10 years later when you make partner you'll be making insane money, but possibly still working ungodly hours. The smaller firms (e.g. <10 people) pay less throughout, but are more likely to be like mom n' pop shops and flexible. Also firms in big urban areas are probably going to be more pay and more crazy too, on average.
:)
picking up a copy of my 1040 from my accountant friend today and putting them into the mail.
]]>that bastard of defeatism comes a knocking and somehow we find him irresistable. like a lover who does not love you.
send him packing.
fill out the forms.
love,
Sunshine