re: Life as a Lawyer Advice Needed

I don’t know much about Louisiana law market but I do know these facts because Mississippi is similar

1. State is losing population
2. State is full of “billboard” attorneys
3. Its most likely a good ol boy type system where you need contacts and the “I knew your daddy come to my firm for a job if you need one” type stuff to really reach the higher levels

It may depend on what type of law she wants to pursue. Criminal? Personal injury? Corporate? Etc

I’d advise to stay closer to home and go where the population and economy is doing well. With growth comes increased demand for services. In places like Louisiana where growth is stagnant and population declining, an outsider will have a difficult time getting clients from local established attorneys