This, this, a thousand times this. I graduated from a T25 school in 2011. I was one of about 15% of my graduating class that had a job lined up going into their third year, a time when strong candidates were typically choosing between several competing offers.

The proportion of people in my cohort not working in the law (including myself) is small only in comparison to the proportion who regret their career decision now that they've experienced the reality of legal practice.

For anyone considering law school, take a hard look at the criteria above and give yourself honest answers. Appeasing family members isn't worth committing yourself to a career you despise or ruining your finances indefinitely.