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Does being a lawyer earn you good pay?

Will being a lawyer earn you good pay?I am asking because I want to know if it could be practiced as a full time job. #lawyer #attorney #barrister

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Patrick A.’s Answer

Farida:


I see you're in Accra, beautiful place, I've been to the Golden Tulip several times.


Concerning your question, the answer is, it depends. It depends on factors like what your expectations are, the school you attend, your grades, area of practice and of course who you know. In general terms, I think that being a lawyer provides plenty of opportunity to earn a decent living in most parts of the world. The best ways to increase your earning potential include, studying hard, pursuing a career in an area of law you're passionate about, getting out and networking with others in the industry and not being too proud to take a low level job after law school to gain experience.


Hope that helps.


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Paul V.’s Answer

In the United States, the average lawyer earns about $80.000.00 per year. Could be lower or higher depending on many factors. I can attest that it's challenging work and I earn every fee I receive from clients.

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Ernie’s Answer

In the United States, first-year attorneys at large law firms are paid a base annual salary of $205,000. Getting such a position generally requires attending a highly-regarded law school. The less prestigious the law school, the better you’ll have to do relative to your classmates in order to qualify. For example, for more prestigious schools, a law firm may consider students in the top 50% of the class. But only the top 20% of the class for a less prestigious school.
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