My anecdotal experience is almost opposite yours. My girlfriend graduated last year, and her and most of her friends cannot find jobs in the law space. Most of her friends who did find jobs are getting paid less than I got paid as a lifeguard before I received my undergrad degree, in comp. sci.

Which, as it happens, was enough of a salary to graduate with zero debt and make a considerable amount right out of college. I do not know may law grads who can say that.