What types of skills should we be developing heading that will be important in the future that could allow us to contract our time, rather than our minds to firms?

If one wants to go into academia, is having a Ph.D. in a social science a benefit, or a detriment? (the extra 5-7 years in school aside)

If an individual is working at a big firm, what types of experiences or practice areas should he or she be seeking out to get real training?

What firms are known for providing training and allowing associates some control over their work?

If not going into biglaw, what should a person do, practically speaking, to pay back their loans following law school?

-- GideonHart - 18 Apr 2008