Depends entirely on where you go. Your $150,000 figure will get you a law degree from an elite top 20 law school, which will earn you a starting median income a

Depends entirely on where you go. Your $150,000 figure will get you a law degree from an elite top 20 law school, which will earn you a starting median income as a lawyer of $175,000+ in the private sector. The median lawyer in the US will earn $4 or $5 million over their law career, at a present $120,000 per year. The median lawyer from an elite school will earn more than twice that over a career. $150,000 is a reasonble entry fee considering the immense income potential, which is what you're buying access to. If you just want a law degree and are not worried about the income potential, you can alternatively go to a cheaper school (public + in-state) and slash the student debt dramatically.