It is only considered prestigious if you are part of the section of society that respects lawyers to begin with. It is a shit job where you most likely exploit

It is only considered prestigious if you are part of the section of society that respects lawyers to begin with. It is a shit job where you most likely exploit people's misery all day, sort of like a telemarketer. That is the sentiment you will find outside of the already rich (which as a rule have significantly fewer principles).