LAWYERS

WHAT IS BEING A LAWYER?

• Informing clients about legal options and helping them in court.

WORK ACTIVITIES

• Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
• Use computers.
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others.
• Process information.

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

• Business Law
• Legal System

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Speak and read clearly so listeners can understand what you are saying.
• Read and understand work-related materials so that you can use all the information you know in court.
• Analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses so you know which type of questions would make a person uncomfortable and vulnerable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit for long periods of time.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Are responsible for the work done by other workers, including paralegals, clerks, and other lawyers they may supervise.
• Are often placed in conflict situations with clients or lawyers who are angry or unhappy.

PREPERATION

• You need to have a bachelor's degree.
• You must also have a law degree

WHY DOES LAW INTEREST ME?

• I am ingested in becoming a lawyer because it seems like it would be fun and competitive. Becoming a lawyer means that I will get to help people and I think that being there for people is one of the most important things in life. I also enjoy debating and getting my point across. It would also be nice to be rich because lawyer make lots of cheese.