How to play Lawyers
Someone willing to clear this gate: Bachelor's + JD (3 yrs law school) + pass the bar; ~7 yrs post-high-school Capital tier: no capital to start.
First dollar: Typical time-to-first-income on this board: 7 yr. That is a planning number, not a promise.
Exact steps. Ship the smallest unit of paid value before you gold-plate.
Advise and represent clients in legal matters, draft documents, negotiate, and argue cases. BigLaw and specialized practice (corporate, IP, litigation) sit far above the median.
Do the minimum that makes you legal and sellable: Bachelor's + JD (3 yrs law school) + pass the bar; ~7 yrs post-high-school. Do not gold-plate this step.
Get into the role, seat, or offer. First paycheck or first invoice is the only milestone that counts.
Repeat the smallest sale until the motion is boring. Track hours, CAC, and close rate. Kill vanity work.
If it works, templatize delivery and price. If the ceiling is low, ladder into a related deck on this board.
Related decks if this one is working or if you need a stronger wincon.
What you do on paper: Advise and represent clients in legal matters, draft documents, negotiate, and argue cases. BigLaw and specialized practice (corporate, IP, litigation) sit far above the median.
Frequency: ~754,500 employed (BLS OEWS, 2025)