Law in 5 Years?

So I am going into the junior year of my undergrad and I am currently entertaining the idea of applying to a T20 law school through their binding early admissions process.

I have done a ridiculous amount of research on the legal job market and everyone is just saying run away and don't touch the profession with a 10 foot pole. So basically, I understand that I shouldn't even be entertaining the idea of applying right now.

However, I am a first-generation minority student and my parents would love for me to be a lawyer and I would love to be able to make a comfortable living so I can help them when I get older since they have done so much for me. In addition, I would really love to be a judge in a county or state court where I get to see people everyday and maybe make a difference in their life. To get to that point, I know I have to be an attorney first.

My question is, where do you see the market going in 5 years? If everything went according to plan I wouldn't graduate law school until 2018. Would it still be a bad idea for me to apply to the law school even though I can't deny attending if they don't offer me financial aid?

I hope I don't sound too naive posting this. Thanks in advance!