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Marion
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Hello! Would any lawyers be willing to answer a few interview questions for my class project?
Here's the questions! Feel free to email me instead if that's easier for you. Thanks in advance!
1. What is your job description or job title?
2. What are some of your duties?
3. Please explain what a typical day is like in your
occupation.
4. How long have you been at this job?
5. What job did you have before this?
6. Why did you select this career?
7. Do you believe this career was a good choice for
you? Why or Why not?
8. What type of training or schooling did you need?
9. How did you get this job and was there an
interview? What was that like?
10. What would you say employers are looking for in
an employee?
11. What do you like most about this career?
12. What do you like least about this career?
13. Was there something about this career that you
didn't expect?
14. What special skills are needed to be successful in
this career?
15. How might one acquire these skills?
16. What days and hours do you work?
17. Would you change anything, and if so what would
it be?
18. What suggestions would you give someone like
me who is interested in this career
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Bright Komor
Nurse
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Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
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Bright’s Answer
For your class project, here's a summarized version of the answers you'd likely receive from a lawyer about their career:
1. **Job Title & Description**: Lawyers represent clients in legal matters, offering advice, drafting legal documents, and appearing in court to advocate on behalf of clients.
2. **Duties**: Researching legal issues, preparing cases, advising clients, negotiating settlements, and presenting cases in court.
3. **Typical Day**: A lawyer's day often involves reviewing case files, meeting clients, attending court hearings, or negotiating deals. Work can vary based on case load.
4. **Experience**: Most lawyers have been practicing for several years, with many starting as associates at law firms or in government roles.
5. **Previous Jobs**: Lawyers often have prior legal internships or clerkships before becoming fully licensed.
6. **Career Choice**: Many choose law due to an interest in justice, advocacy, or the desire to make a positive impact on society.
7. **Career Fit**: Many lawyers feel it’s a rewarding career, though demanding, as it provides intellectual challenge and the opportunity to help others.
8. **Education/Training**: A law degree (J.D.) from law school and passing the bar exam are required, along with internships for practical experience.
9. **Job Acquisition**: Lawyers often secure positions through law school recruitment or networking. Interviews are common, with focus on legal knowledge and personality fit.
10. **Employer Expectations**: Employers look for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, good communication abilities, and reliability.
11. **Likes about the Career**: Many enjoy the intellectual challenge, variety in cases, and ability to help clients navigate complex legal issues.
12. **Dislikes about the Career**: The job can be stressful, with long hours, high pressure, and a heavy workload.
13. **Unexpected Aspects**: Some lawyers are surprised by the amount of paperwork and administrative tasks involved, or the emotional toll of dealing with tough cases.
14. **Special Skills Needed**: Critical thinking, communication, negotiation, and research skills are essential for success in law.
15. **Acquiring Skills**: Skills can be developed through law school, internships, clerkships, and mentorships in the field.
16. **Work Hours**: Lawyers may work long hours, with evenings and weekends often involved, especially when preparing for trials or deadlines.
17. **Potential Changes**: Some would appreciate a better work-life balance, though it’s part of the profession’s demands.
18. **Advice for Aspiring Lawyers**: Focus on building strong writing, research, and communication skills early. Internships and networking are key to entering the field.
This summarizes the responses you might receive, highlighting the varied yet demanding nature of a career in law, as well as the skills and education required for success.
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1. **Job Title & Description**: Lawyers represent clients in legal matters, offering advice, drafting legal documents, and appearing in court to advocate on behalf of clients.
2. **Duties**: Researching legal issues, preparing cases, advising clients, negotiating settlements, and presenting cases in court.
3. **Typical Day**: A lawyer's day often involves reviewing case files, meeting clients, attending court hearings, or negotiating deals. Work can vary based on case load.
4. **Experience**: Most lawyers have been practicing for several years, with many starting as associates at law firms or in government roles.
5. **Previous Jobs**: Lawyers often have prior legal internships or clerkships before becoming fully licensed.
6. **Career Choice**: Many choose law due to an interest in justice, advocacy, or the desire to make a positive impact on society.
7. **Career Fit**: Many lawyers feel it’s a rewarding career, though demanding, as it provides intellectual challenge and the opportunity to help others.
8. **Education/Training**: A law degree (J.D.) from law school and passing the bar exam are required, along with internships for practical experience.
9. **Job Acquisition**: Lawyers often secure positions through law school recruitment or networking. Interviews are common, with focus on legal knowledge and personality fit.
10. **Employer Expectations**: Employers look for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, good communication abilities, and reliability.
11. **Likes about the Career**: Many enjoy the intellectual challenge, variety in cases, and ability to help clients navigate complex legal issues.
12. **Dislikes about the Career**: The job can be stressful, with long hours, high pressure, and a heavy workload.
13. **Unexpected Aspects**: Some lawyers are surprised by the amount of paperwork and administrative tasks involved, or the emotional toll of dealing with tough cases.
14. **Special Skills Needed**: Critical thinking, communication, negotiation, and research skills are essential for success in law.
15. **Acquiring Skills**: Skills can be developed through law school, internships, clerkships, and mentorships in the field.
16. **Work Hours**: Lawyers may work long hours, with evenings and weekends often involved, especially when preparing for trials or deadlines.
17. **Potential Changes**: Some would appreciate a better work-life balance, though it’s part of the profession’s demands.
18. **Advice for Aspiring Lawyers**: Focus on building strong writing, research, and communication skills early. Internships and networking are key to entering the field.
This summarizes the responses you might receive, highlighting the varied yet demanding nature of a career in law, as well as the skills and education required for success.
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Isida M
Accountant
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Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
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Isida’s Answer
For your class project, here's a summarized version of the answers you'd likely receive from an economist (some classes in law) about their career:
1. Financial Specialist
2. *Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various
accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. * Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, calculate and prepare tax for
payrolls, complete and submit pension contribution forms and other government documents
4. For almost 2 Years
5. Audit clerk
6. Because my mom is an economist too.
7. I'm not satisfied with the choice; I should have chosen something more challenging, but in Albania, it is a profession that is liked. Still, a lot of students are choosing economics as a profession.
8. You need to graduate from a university for high expectations and a good salary.
9. I have changed some jobs and yes I was interview in all of them.
10. Hard worker and dedicated.
11. The office environment
12. Not flexible working hours
13. The aggression in the workplace and a lot of insecurity in the workplace.
14. Regarding technical skills like Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Analysis, Budgeting.
15. By university classes and practices make you perfect.
16. From Monday - Friday Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
17. Regarding the profession, I would change the whole profession.
18. If your interest and your are keen for numbers go for it. Focus on Education: High School Courses: Take courses in English, history, and social studies to build strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Extracurricular Activities: Join debate clubs, mock trial teams, or student government to develop public speaking and leadership skills.
1. Financial Specialist
2. *Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various
accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. * Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, calculate and prepare tax for
payrolls, complete and submit pension contribution forms and other government documents
4. For almost 2 Years
5. Audit clerk
6. Because my mom is an economist too.
7. I'm not satisfied with the choice; I should have chosen something more challenging, but in Albania, it is a profession that is liked. Still, a lot of students are choosing economics as a profession.
8. You need to graduate from a university for high expectations and a good salary.
9. I have changed some jobs and yes I was interview in all of them.
10. Hard worker and dedicated.
11. The office environment
12. Not flexible working hours
13. The aggression in the workplace and a lot of insecurity in the workplace.
14. Regarding technical skills like Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Analysis, Budgeting.
15. By university classes and practices make you perfect.
16. From Monday - Friday Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
17. Regarding the profession, I would change the whole profession.
18. If your interest and your are keen for numbers go for it. Focus on Education: High School Courses: Take courses in English, history, and social studies to build strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Extracurricular Activities: Join debate clubs, mock trial teams, or student government to develop public speaking and leadership skills.