New Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds of Parents Want Their Child to Become a Lawyer
According to the survey: Parents are receptive to the idea of their children becoming a lawyer, but are slightly more mixed on their child marrying one: 64% of survey respondents with children in the household want their child to become a lawyer. Moms (55%) are more likely to be interested in having a lawyer as a son- or daughter-in-law than dads (38%). Survey results conveyed the aspirations of lower income parents: 80% of parents with household incomes of less than $25,000 per year said they’d like their child to become a lawyer, vs. 54% of those with household incomes over $75,000. “Being a lawyer means being a respected professional, and that’s something that parents want for their children. Despite the tough economy facing the next generation, it’s exciting to note that nearly two-thirds of parents would be happy with a law degree in their child’s future,” said Larry Bodine, Esq., Editor in Chief of Lawyers.com. For more information, please visit www.Lawyers.com. Methodology A total of 1,001 interviews were conducted from April 4-8, 2013, collected from the Ipsos telephone Omnibus survey, TeleNation. TeleNation is a nationally representative study, including both landline and cell phone interviews; interviews were conducted in both English and Spanish. Qualified respondents were U.S. adults age 18 and over. Data were weighted to reflect Current Population Study statistics on age within gender, Census Region, market size, education, and race/ethnicity. About Lawyers.comNEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. (May 30, 2013) – Doctor. Lawyer. Astronaut. As graduation season kicks off, parents are anticipating where their children’s education will take them. A new survey from Lawyers.com – a top-cited online legal resource – reveals that nearly two-thirds of parents are hoping their children will choose legal careers.
