> This is like stating, "What are software engineers doing that's worth so much? There's plenty of free code courses online." Well, that’s not perfectly accura

> This is like stating, "What are software engineers doing that's worth so much? There's plenty of free code courses online." Well, that’s not perfectly accurate comparison. When adjusted for nuances it’s much less clear what’s best. If a quick course is all you really need to get something done, and there are no e.g. maintenance concerns (so you don’t care if something is merely acceptable and not up to the best standards - as I get it, without any research, the case is effectively an one-off thing), and the professional services are notoriously costly, it makes me wonder why. In such scenario DIY approach looks very compelling to me. Because I’ve heard the same thing about immigration and it turned out to be false. My current understanding is that there are a lot of immigration cases that may need a lawyer but a lot more where it’s a total waste of money. Of course I can be wrong. There are always nuances and differences. That’s why I’ve asked what makes it so costly.