I had an article in yesterday's edition of The Times on options for law students in the Great Recession. It is largely aimed at British residents-but the essential message-of hope and opportunity applies to all.
It can be accessed here:-

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/student/article6193055.ece

Hope this provides some useful advice and support.

Professor Alan Riley
Director LLM Programme
City Law School,
City University
London, EC1V 0HB
Electronic Mail: alan.riley.1@city.ac.uk

An informative and well-written article. Thank you.

I would like to avoid going to Guatemala, though...

LOL, yes, that's a good point marcys.

But you're starting a program this year, no?

yes indeed :-D

Thank you for sharing this information. Cheers :)