Legally bound; Tough economy, demographics cited for increase in law school applications.(News)

From: Crain's Detroit Business | Date: April 28, 2003| Author: Bailey, Laura | Copyright information

Byline: Laura Bailey

When Michael Nye was laid off from his electrical-engineering job a month ago, it confirmed his decision to take the Law School Admission Test in June and apply to law school.

The 23-year-old Livonia man said he'll turn down a job offer if need be to complete his education. He likes law school, and there always will be work for attorneys, Nye said.

``Our entire universe is governed by laws ... it's kind of the way the world is ...

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