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Lawyer

By mikayla hardy
The Degree you need is?
Becoming a lawyer usually takes 7 years of full-time study after high
school4 years of undergraduate study followed by 3 years of law school.
Most states and jurisdictions require future lawyers to complete a juries
doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar
Association. A bachelors degree is required for entry into most law
schools, and courses in English, public speaking, government, history,
economics, and mathematics are useful. To practice law in any state, a
person must be admitted to its bar under rules established by the
jurisdictions highest court. The requirements vary by individual states and
jurisdictions. Becoming licensed as a lawyer is called being "admitted to
the bar" and licensing exams are called "bar exams. After graduation,
lawyers must keep informed about legal developments that affect their
practices. Many law schools and state and local bar associations provide
continuing legal education courses that help lawyers stay current with
recent developments. Courses vary by state and are generally related to
the practice of law, such as legal ethics, taxes and tax fraud, and health
care. Some states allow lawyers to take their continuing education credits
through online courses.
The type of skills
Analytical skills. Lawyers help their clients resolve problems or issues. As a
result, they must be able to analyze large amounts of information, determine
relevant facts, and propose viable solutions. Interpersonal skills. Lawyers
must win the respect and confidence of their clients by building a trusting
relationship so that clients feel comfortable and share personal information
related to their case. Problem-solving skills. Lawyers must separate their
emotions and prejudice from their clients problems and objectively evaluate
the matter. Therefore, good problem-solving skills are important for lawyers
to prepare the best defense or recommendation. Research skills. Preparing
legal advice or representation for a client commonly requires substantial
research. All lawyers need to be able to find what applicable laws and
regulations apply to a specific matter. Speaking skills. Lawyers are hired by
their clients to speak on their behalf. Lawyers must be able to clearly present
and explain evidence to a judge and jury. Writing skills. Lawyers need to be
precise and specific when preparing documents, such as wills, trusts, and
powers of attorney.

The work environment and schedule
A majority of lawyers work in private or corporate legal offices.
Some are employed in local, state and federal governments.
Lawyers work mostly in offices. However, some travel to attend
meetings with clients at various locations, such as homes, hospitals,
or prisons. Some lawyers gather evidence; others appear before
courts. Lawyers who represent clients in courts may face heavy
pressure during trials. The majority of lawyers work full time, and
many work long hours. Lawyers who are in private practice or those
who work in large firms often work long hours conducting research
and preparing or reviewing documents.
Pay
The median annual wage of lawyers was $112,760 in
May 2010. The median wage is the wage at which half the
workers in an occupation earned more than that amount
and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less
than $54,130, and the top 10 percent earned more than
$166,400. Salaries of experienced lawyers vary widely
according to the type, size, and location of their employer.
Lawyers who own their own practices usually earn less
than those who are partners in law firms. The majority of
lawyers work full time and many work long hours. Lawyers
who are in private practice or those who work in large firms
often work long hours conducting research and preparing
or reviewing documents.

Why become a lawyer?
Because the nature of lawyers' work varies
greatly between fields, people become
lawyers for a wide range of reasons--including
social, financial and familial. Because of the
difficulty and cost associated with law school,
becoming a lawyer is a decision that should be
carefully assessed.

Why I choose this career
I choose this career because I have always
wanted to help people with there financial
problems .when people get robbed they get
these not so good lawyers if they cant afford a
lawyer they end up with no justice and I am
very big on right and wrong.

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