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LAWYERS BY: ATTORNEY WILBON-JONES

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Nature of Work

Lawyers, also called attorneys, act as both advocates and advisors in our

society. As advocates, they represent one of the parties in criminal and

civil trials by presenting evidence and arguing in court to support their

client. As advisors, lawyers counsel their clients about their legal rights

and obligations and suggest particular courses of action in business and

personal matters. Whether acting as an advocate or an advisor, all

attorneys research the intent of laws and judicial decisions and apply the

law to the specific circumstances faced by their clients.

Education and Training

Becoming a lawyer usually takes 7 years of full-time study after

high school—4 years of undergraduate study, followed by 3 years

of law school. Law school applicants must have a bachelor’s

degree to qualify for admission. To meet the needs of students

who can attend only part time, a number of law schools have

night or part-time divisions.

My Input on What You See So Far

So far you have seen the basics on becoming a lawyer.

You have learned what a lawyer does on a regular basis,

plus you have learned what it takes to become a lawyer.

In my opinion, while still attending high school, if you

have made up in your mind that becoming an attorney is

the thing for you, I suggest that you start taking law

classes now as electives. Getting ahead now will prepare

you in the long run.

Lawyer's Salary

The average salary of a lawyer in 1998 was $78,200, that's about $37.58

an hour.However, lawyer salaries range from very low all the way up to

several hundred thousand dollars a year. Some lawyers can make up to

$700,000 a year. But remember, you'll have to work hard to get the good

salary.