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Angelina
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can 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.
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Ryan Livingston
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Find help. Don't try to do it alone. Yes, reading and writing will be incredibly important in the legal field. If you are struggling with reading and writing, you will need to focus intently on that problem. I would also recommend trying to find the root cause of the problem. If it's something like dyslexia, there are special programs available to help people.
I come from the tech field and I know that a lot of people wonder if technology can be a solution to their problems. I would say you can maybe use technology to help you learn to read/write better, but don't rely on it too much. Lawyer's have been disbarred for using ChatGPT to write legal briefs. Find a specialist in reading and writing and get help from them.
Find help
Don't rely too much on tech
Recognize the importance of reading and writing in all professions, especially the legal field
Make this your priority
I come from the tech field and I know that a lot of people wonder if technology can be a solution to their problems. I would say you can maybe use technology to help you learn to read/write better, but don't rely on it too much. Lawyer's have been disbarred for using ChatGPT to write legal briefs. Find a specialist in reading and writing and get help from them.
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Hi Mr Rayn I want to say thank you so much for the advice I appreciate with all my heart and yes for sure I will take your advice and asked for help to reading more and write more to getting with it on my time and to tell someone to help me and I have actually have told someome to help me to get better my teacher is actually help me to get better and give me a extra class to teach me how to reading and write start off pretty good haha but I am so gald you had the time to reply to my texting and reading for the advice I am so gald and I will for sure take it and listen to you guys! and reaading more and write more thankssssss! I am so gald from the bottom my heart god bless you and family take care.
Angelina
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Hey Angie! First of all, I LOVE that you’re aiming to become a lawyer. 👩⚖️💼 You’ve got big dreams, and let’s be real, lawyers are the superheroes of our society! So, don’t let a little thing like reading and writing stop you from rocking those lawyer vibes. 💪💥
Here’s the thing: While reading and writing are super important in law, they aren’t the only skills you’ll need. Critical thinking, communication, and the ability to argue like a pro are also HUGE. So don’t sweat it too much. We can work with this!
1. Reading:
Reading is key for lawyers, but don't stress if it's a struggle! Start small—try reading legal blogs, case summaries, or even fun stuff like mystery novels that are full of twists. 📚✨ It helps you get better at understanding complex ideas and thinking critically. You can gradually increase difficulty, and soon, reading law texts won’t seem so scary. Pro tip: Audiobooks are your friend! You can listen while doing other things and still get the information.
2. Writing:
Writing is a skill, and like any other skill, it improves with practice. Start by writing about topics you care about—something fun, like what you think about your favorite TV lawyer (Shout out to Law & Order fans! 👏). As you write more, your skills will sharpen. Try using spell check and grammar apps—these can help when you get stuck. Soon, you’ll be writing like a legal pro!
3. Leverage Your Strengths:
Here’s where it gets fun: Lawyers need to speak well too! If you find reading and writing difficult, use your speaking skills to your advantage. Practice arguing points out loud (even if it's about something silly, like whether pineapple belongs on pizza 🍍🍕). It’ll help you practice the art of persuasion, which is KEY in law.
4. Use Technology:
There are lots of apps out there that can assist with reading and writing. Voice-to-text tools are perfect for getting your ideas out without needing to worry about writing. Reading apps that help break down and highlight important information can also be super helpful.
5. Talk to Teachers/Counselors:
Hey, they’re there to help you! You might be eligible for extra support or accommodations during your studies. This could include more time for reading or different types of resources.
6. Lawyers Do MORE than Write:
Remember, as a lawyer, you’ll speak in court, negotiate, and have to deal with clients face-to-face. Communication is key, and if you're strong in that area, you'll still thrive as a lawyer.
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Long story short, don’t let reading and writing discourage you. With a little effort, you’ll be able to level up those skills, and your dream career as a lawyer is totally within reach! You've got this, Angie! 👏🎯 Now go out there and crush it like the future lawyer you’re meant to be! ⚖️💼
Here’s the thing: While reading and writing are super important in law, they aren’t the only skills you’ll need. Critical thinking, communication, and the ability to argue like a pro are also HUGE. So don’t sweat it too much. We can work with this!
1. Reading:
Reading is key for lawyers, but don't stress if it's a struggle! Start small—try reading legal blogs, case summaries, or even fun stuff like mystery novels that are full of twists. 📚✨ It helps you get better at understanding complex ideas and thinking critically. You can gradually increase difficulty, and soon, reading law texts won’t seem so scary. Pro tip: Audiobooks are your friend! You can listen while doing other things and still get the information.
2. Writing:
Writing is a skill, and like any other skill, it improves with practice. Start by writing about topics you care about—something fun, like what you think about your favorite TV lawyer (Shout out to Law & Order fans! 👏). As you write more, your skills will sharpen. Try using spell check and grammar apps—these can help when you get stuck. Soon, you’ll be writing like a legal pro!
3. Leverage Your Strengths:
Here’s where it gets fun: Lawyers need to speak well too! If you find reading and writing difficult, use your speaking skills to your advantage. Practice arguing points out loud (even if it's about something silly, like whether pineapple belongs on pizza 🍍🍕). It’ll help you practice the art of persuasion, which is KEY in law.
4. Use Technology:
There are lots of apps out there that can assist with reading and writing. Voice-to-text tools are perfect for getting your ideas out without needing to worry about writing. Reading apps that help break down and highlight important information can also be super helpful.
5. Talk to Teachers/Counselors:
Hey, they’re there to help you! You might be eligible for extra support or accommodations during your studies. This could include more time for reading or different types of resources.
6. Lawyers Do MORE than Write:
Remember, as a lawyer, you’ll speak in court, negotiate, and have to deal with clients face-to-face. Communication is key, and if you're strong in that area, you'll still thrive as a lawyer.
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Long story short, don’t let reading and writing discourage you. With a little effort, you’ll be able to level up those skills, and your dream career as a lawyer is totally within reach! You've got this, Angie! 👏🎯 Now go out there and crush it like the future lawyer you’re meant to be! ⚖️💼
Natalia Micikowska
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Natalia’s Answer
To me lawyer's job is MOSTLY reading, often it is also a lot, a lot of writing.
But good news is - you still have time. Try finding joy in reading now and gradually try more difficult and longer texts. It's good to fix that before you actually start lawschool, because the reading assignments there can be pretty demanding. Read a lot and read different types of texts - fiction, non fiction, sci-fi, fantasy (yes!), read different length and different types of texts - believe me this part of human brain is like a muscle - you don't use it, you lose it.
Those two are going to improve once you start working with legal texts but do not wait for that. Imagine you're going to have a late evening reading assignment of 200 pages to understand and analyse and those are notoriously not that fun to handle like a regular novel could be.
Law is many things like my predecessors to this thread said, it's also a lot of speaking, including public speaking with all the theatrics included. Think of whether that is something that wouldn't bother you.
Also, don't worry if you're an introvert, we can do pretty good in this job, just because there's constantly a LOT happening in the "backstage" that needs handling.
But good news is - you still have time. Try finding joy in reading now and gradually try more difficult and longer texts. It's good to fix that before you actually start lawschool, because the reading assignments there can be pretty demanding. Read a lot and read different types of texts - fiction, non fiction, sci-fi, fantasy (yes!), read different length and different types of texts - believe me this part of human brain is like a muscle - you don't use it, you lose it.
Those two are going to improve once you start working with legal texts but do not wait for that. Imagine you're going to have a late evening reading assignment of 200 pages to understand and analyse and those are notoriously not that fun to handle like a regular novel could be.
Law is many things like my predecessors to this thread said, it's also a lot of speaking, including public speaking with all the theatrics included. Think of whether that is something that wouldn't bother you.
Also, don't worry if you're an introvert, we can do pretty good in this job, just because there's constantly a LOT happening in the "backstage" that needs handling.
Timothy Tissue
Composer, Painter, Poet.
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Sykesville, Maryland
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Timothy’s Answer
To get better at reading and writing,
you must begin by reading and writing;
If you think your skills are lacking practice,
If you're not satisfied practice more.
To be more specific, read books to make you more adept at reading, as well as expand your vocabulary, which will help your writing.
To help your writing in specific, attempt to write essays about things in which you feel strongly, or dabble in poetry to improv your rhythm and choice of words.
you must begin by reading and writing;
If you think your skills are lacking practice,
If you're not satisfied practice more.
To be more specific, read books to make you more adept at reading, as well as expand your vocabulary, which will help your writing.
To help your writing in specific, attempt to write essays about things in which you feel strongly, or dabble in poetry to improv your rhythm and choice of words.
Miranda Leu
attorney
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Frisco, Texas
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Miranda’s Answer
Great question, and good for you for recognizing the importance of reading and writing! Reading and writing are skills, and just like any other skill you can improve by practicing. There's really no shortcut; you get better at reading and writing by doing as much reading and writing as you can. The good news is that your writing tends to get better as you read good writing. Read books or articles by authors who have won writing awards such as the Nobel Prize in Literature, Pulitzer Prize, or National Book Award.
If you are taking an English class at school, you can ask your English teacher for a book list, or you can visit a public library and ask a librarian to help you find good books to read. Spend time reading books instead of on social media, since social media posts tend to be full of grammatical mistakes and misused/misspelled words, and constantly seeing those will not help you get better at reading and writing.
After you read a book, see if you can write a 1-2 page summary of what the book was about and what you learned from the book, and something in the book that was meaningful to you and why. This will help you better understand and remember what you read. The more books you read, the more you will write and the better you will get at reading and writing!
If you are taking an English class at school, you can ask your English teacher for a book list, or you can visit a public library and ask a librarian to help you find good books to read. Spend time reading books instead of on social media, since social media posts tend to be full of grammatical mistakes and misused/misspelled words, and constantly seeing those will not help you get better at reading and writing.
After you read a book, see if you can write a 1-2 page summary of what the book was about and what you learned from the book, and something in the book that was meaningful to you and why. This will help you better understand and remember what you read. The more books you read, the more you will write and the better you will get at reading and writing!
Awe so sweet of you Ms Miranda Leu I appreciate it with all my heart I will for sure start getting more into my reading and trying too leanring a lot of my dreaw job and YES I already had got a book to start read by today I got two I didn't geting them as a hight level because I am not there yet! but will be I am so glad you got to reply to me I will take the advior and start get into it thanks for the kind god bless you and your family have a nice day!
Angelina