At least 2,149 attorneys have been laid off in 2009 , according to Lawshucks.com . Private firms are trying to place unemployed attorneys in public interest firms . Comment: Nevertheless , there is little doubt that the economic free-fall is changing the ways current attorneys -- and a new generation of young attorneys -- view the field . Harvard Law School assistant dean : Tough times can be `` tremendous opportunity ''
At least 2,149 attorneys have been laid off in 2009 , according to Lawshucks.com . Private firms are trying to place unemployed attorneys in public interest firms . Comment: Harvard Law School assistant dean : Tough times can be `` tremendous opportunity ''