&gt; Unsurprisingly, people who have an interest in these issues, which are the bread-and-butter of Democratic politics in particular, are likely to go get law degrees.<p>I&#x27;d argue the reverse. Many people have interests in these issues, but if they wish to pursue careers in politics, their only option is to go through the $100,000 law degree pipeline. Why would someone who wants to work on environmental issues be any more likely to study law rather than wildlife biology, except that the latter won&#x27;t make you the social connections and money you need to have any crack at a political career?