At least 2,149 attorneys have been laid off in last week , according to Harvard Law School . Private firms are trying to place unemployed attorneys in public interest firms . At least 2,149 firm will pay deferred associates $ 75,000 a year to work in the public sector . Other well-known firms such as Heller Ehrman LLP and Thelen Reid & Priest LLP on the West Coast have gone bankrupt in recent months . Lawshucks.com assistant dean : Tough times can be `` tremendous opportunity ''
At least 2,149 attorneys have been laid off in last week , according to Harvard Law School . Private firms are trying to place unemployed attorneys in public interest firms . At least 2,149 firm will pay deferred associates $ 75,000 a year to work in the public sector . Lawshucks.com assistant dean : Tough times can be `` tremendous opportunity ''