Career questions tagged lawyers
What steps should I take as a high school student to set me on the path to becoming a lawyer or a diplomat, and what classes should I take?
I’m currently in model Un and love and excel in it, I have won awards for such, I’m a freshman but I’ve been taking all advanced classes and excel in debate and discussion in English, and I’m still undecided on whether I become a diplomat or a lawyer.
Orlando
What college would you recommand for someone who wants to be a immigration lawyer?
Im a high school student thinking about colleges and i have no idea which colleges would be good to become a immigration lawyer, as well as what majors would be good?
Alexandria
I've been wanting to become a lawyer what class do I pick for my tenth grade?
What class do it take?
Roanoke
I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer in future and I just entered into the university but I wasn’t given the law course I was given marketing instead can I still be a lawyer or I should consider my dreams shattered??
I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer in future and I just entered into the university but I wasn’t given the law course I was given marketing instead can I still be a lawyer or I should consider my dreams shattered?
AccraWould 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
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
United States
How does internships work? Do you get paid? How long do you work for and what do you learn exactly?
Im looking for a way to learn and get paid to save and decide what i want to study for my career path as i get older.
Cape Towncan I stil be a lawyer if I have troblem with reading and write good becuase I just have problem with it?
Hey ! My Name is angie I am in 11 grade and i plan on becoming a lawyer. The problem is that i strugle with reading and writing and im pretty sure that reading and wring is a imporant part of being a lawyer so what can i do to better my reading and wrinting.
Las Vegas
What are some free internships I can apply for as someone wanting to go into pre-law?
I'm a junior in high school and can really only find internships for college or stem students :(, I currently do debate and am a receptionist for a law firm right now but I need more
Mason
What is the most important skill to be a good attorney?
I am a junior in high school and planning on becoming an attorney. I was curious about the skills that I should be focusing on throughout my education so I can be better prepared for this career.
Yorba Linda
How difficult does the time crunch for a govt-assigned lawyer tend to be for cases?
I´m currently working on a high school career exploration project, and I want to pursue law, so I need some additional information on the day-to-day of a lawyer.
Yorba Linda
What are specific college classes like for someone pursuing law or wanting to become a lawyer?
I am currently in the Young Congressional Leaders Program where I am learning about government and some aspects of law. I also took Saturday classes at UCI specifically focusing on what lawyers do. Throughout these programs, I still haven't gotten a clear image or idea about what courses to take in college or what they might be about. #Fall24
Anaheim
which types of lawyers make the most money?
I am considering law school and want to see what the return on investment would be. also interested in knowing how much each type makes, and what a typical work day, week, month, and year look like, along with hours worked and the level of stress.
Birmingham
Hi? What are some steps on becoming a intellectual property or company lawyer?
Career Steps
San FranciscoHow can I be a lawyer if I’m to nice?
I would love to be a lawyer but am too nice. For example, I wouldn’t want to give anyone the death penalty. Lawyers make decent money and I could use that money to keep my future family healthy and clean. Would I be able to still become a lawyer??
Yuma
I go to Crane Middle School and I want to know what are the soft skills that lawyers are required or suggested to have ?
I know they need to be social and loud talkers, but how I do become more social?
Yuma
What do you need to learn before becoming a lawyer?
I am in 8th grade and want to learn about how to become a lawyer or what I need to learn to become one. I hope to be one by the age of 28 and want to study in Harvard.
YumaWhat does it take to become a lawyer and what you have to be good at to become a lawyer.
What does it take to become a lawyer and what do you have to be good at to become a lawyer?
Yuma
questions about a lawyer in Xhosa
What inspired you to choose this profession?
Cape TownWhat undergraduate major is best for law school preparation Are there any specific courses or extracurricular activities that can help with law school admission? What are the most important factors to consider when choosing a law school? How competitive is the law school admission process, and what can I do to strengthen my application? What are the different areas of law I can specialize in? How do I choose a specialization, and when do I need to decide? What does a typical day look like for a lawyer in your field? What are the most challenging and rewarding aspects of being a lawyer? What are the different career paths available to lawyers (e.g., private practice, corporate, public service)? What are the steps to advance in a legal career? What essential skills and qualities make a successful lawyer? How can I develop these skills during my education and early career? How important is it to get internships or clerkships during law school? What are the best ways to gain practical experience in the legal field? What is the bar exam, and what should I know about preparing for it? How difficult is the bar exam, and what are the pass rates? What is the current job market like for lawyers? How can I improve my employability after graduating from law school? How demanding is the workload for a lawyer, and what is the typical work-life balance? Are there certain legal fields that offer better work-life balance than others? What ethical challenges do lawyers commonly face? How important is it to stay updated with changes in laws and regulations??
I hope to be a lawyer once I am older.
Menlo Park