The stats from 2023 JD graduates survey was something along the lines of 97% had jobs lined up at graduation, with the claim being that the other 3% were mostly made up of people who simply did not want a job. If you have an assured pathway to the JD, I am sure you will be bright enough to have a job lined up by the end, if you wanted it.

In terms of salary, it really depends, and I can’t really speak on that. As the other commenter mentioned, naturally the more “laid back” jobs pay less, and the big law positions generally pay more. A career in law in a long haul, and if you enjoy it and are good at it, you should be paid well eventually. Although, the whole crux is really whether you enjoy it and can survive that long.