Employment growth for all lawyers was predicted to be 10 percent from 2010-2020, which is about average for all professions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, competition should remain strong for all lawyer positions since there are more law school graduates than there are available positions. The general demand for all legal positions tends to depend heavily on the economy, as many firms are restrained in their hiring practices and legal services based on their budget. Despite this, there are certain qualifications a prospective lawyer must adhere to when deciding to practice law.