How much do lawyers make?
What about Chattared Accountants? (from interns to execs at their firms) A lady who quit working as a lawyer to persue some other career told me she wasnt making much. (Of course it could be that she was from a rich family, so rich that to her, the money that lawyers make was penuts) What is the highest paying job in South Africa?
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How much a lawyer makes is dependant on various factors, including where they work, which area of law and how much experience they have. Before being admitted as an attorney, one would have to do two years of articles. During these two years, many small law firms will pay almost nothing (I'm talking R1000 or R2000 per month) whereas some of the larger firms might pay R10000 or more during articles. A newly admitted attorney would typically earn around R10000-R15000, more at one of the larger firms or as a legal advisor in the corporate world. This will probably double a year or two later. A person running a small law firm (2-3) people will probably never earn much more than this, whereas at large law firms or in the corporate world, salaries can go up to the millions once you have experience. An advocate will not get paid at all during pupillage, and after that some do exceptionally well financially whereas others barely keep their heads above water. So it all depends. I am told that actuaries are the highest paid professionals.
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Actuaries earn the most but you must remember they work for someone. The best way to get really rich in SA to run your own business.
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Too much.
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"A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns." there is no standards , just depends on YOU , your goals , and how big you want to be!
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They make millions, I am one! I earn around about R3 Million a month!
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Highest paying job... Crime
