Programs like CSI Miami, ER, Ally Macbeal etc have all the kids wanting to be Doctors, Lawyers and Medical examiners...
Meanwhile plumbers, carpenters, car mechanics etc are demanding and recieving greater reward due to a general shortage of qualified people.
The reality is now the "blue collar" workforce is now earning a lot more money than the "white color people"
It wont be too long before school age students deciding on a career will see that the money a plumber is earning after just 4 yrs training is a LOT more than your entry level lawer after 6 or more yrs training and cost of UNI!