Toronto (per month) Winston Salem (per month) Yearly Salary $85, 000 ($7, 083) $79, 000 ($6, 583) Rent $1, 827 $600 Groceries $350 $200 Car Payment N/A Transportation-Subway $80 Car Insurance N/A Health Insurance N/A $1, 000 Utilities $300 $140 Internet $40 $25 Gym Membership $60 $40 Income Tax 11. 16 % 5. 8% LAWYER
Very important; necessary for a lawyer Law Degree Usually takes 2 -3 years Expensive (average $41, 000 per year) Recommended to take a year off in between undergraduate degree and law school for internships Lots of importance placed on where one attends law school GRADUATE SCHOOL
Corporate Lawyer ($174, 000) Family Lawyer ($90, 000) Attorney ($94, 000) Litigator ($150, 000) Criminal Lawyer ($130, 000) RELATED JOBS
I would choose to live in Toronto Location More centrally located Close to family and friends Weather Enjoy the cold weather Free health care Higher expenses, but bigger city with more opportunity for promotion CONCLUSION
I would choose to be a corporate lawyer Enjoy the business aspect of law More room for promotion Private company Graduate School Canada or the United States CONCLUSION CONT.