Career questions tagged lawfirm
Would any lawyers be willing to answer a few interview questions for my class project?
I'm currently a freshman in college and my goal is to attend law school. My project includes asking someone in my chosen field the questions below. I appreciate anyone taking the time to answer some or all of these for me! 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
United States
How competitive is law?
I hear a lot of people saying how hard it is to be chosen for a job in a law firm with the amount of competition there is. How do you overcome it? And, also, I heard people say it is a very toxic environment. Is that true? If so, in what way?
Dartford