Career questions tagged lawyers
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.
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
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.
Hi? What are some steps on becoming a intellectual property or company lawyer?
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How 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??
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?
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.
What 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?
What 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.
How to Write a Personal Statement for Law School?
Tips for writing a personal statement.