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Is economics a good major for future lawyers? Evidence from earnings data

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This study reports descriptive data on earnings differences for practicing lawyers by undergraduate major with a focus on economics majors. Some majors do much better than others. Economics majors tend to do very well in both median and mean earnings. Electrical engineering, accounting, finance, and some other majors also do relatively well. This information is useful for undergraduates planning to attend law school and considering what undergraduate major field to study. Economics appears to be a very good option.

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  • John V. Winters, 2016. "Is economics a good major for future lawyers? Evidence from earnings data," The Journal of Economic Education, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 47(2), pages 187-191, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jeduce:v:47:y:2016:i:2:p:187-191
    DOI: 10.1080/00220485.2016.1146101
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    1. Hassid, Joseph & Maniatis, George & POLEMIS, Michael, 2024. "Do Law Professionals Lack Economic Knowledge? Field Evidence from Greece," MPRA Paper 122550, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    2. Hassid, Joseph & Maniatis, George & Polemis, Michael, 2025. "How do lawyers perceive the relevance of economic and business methods knowledge in their professional practice? Evidence from Greece," MPRA Paper 124590, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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    • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General
    • I26 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Returns to Education
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials

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