Personal Injury Lawyer
Hello! My name is Tony and i am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the law field for a foundations in health science class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment.
1) what profession did you choose? why?
2) How many years of college did you need to go through?
3) What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job?
4) How can I decide if I should earn a PH.D. in this field?
5) Were you in a college program?
6) Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date?
7) Did you shadow another professional in the field?
8) Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession?
9) Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years?
10) What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career?
11) What is the most difficult part of your job?
12) How stressed are you at your job?
13) Did you grow up in a low, medium, or high income family?
2 answers
Deborah’s Answer
2) Four.
3) Over 10.
4) To become a lawyer, you'll need to complete three years of law school for a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. If you're interested in health sciences, you could pursue a Ph.D., but that's a significant commitment. Many lawyers in health sciences don't have a Ph.D. and gain expertise by representing clients in the field. You could major in biology or a related field before obtaining a JD.
5) I didn't participate in a law-specific college program. Instead, I took classes in political science, economics, women's studies, and philosophy.
6) I've made numerous career changes. I attended law school right after college, but I recommend taking the time to explore the field and other options before making a decision.
7) I didn't have the opportunity, but if you do, you should definitely take it.
8) No.
9) No.
10) The most valuable skills I've developed during my career, which I didn't learn in school, are communication and collaboration.
11) The most challenging aspect of my current job, which is no longer in the legal field, is cross-functional coordination and working with others. As a lawyer, the most difficult part was meeting billable hour requirements, as that was the primary measure of success in a large law firm.
12) My stress levels at work vary. When things are going well, it's not stressful, and everything is great. However, when revenue goals aren't met (I currently work in a startup), it can be very stressful. Managing stress is crucial for a long-term career.
13) I grew up in a medium-income family.
DENNIS’s Answer
1. Lawyer. First choice was doctor but money and circumstances made that impossible.
2. 4 years college, 3 years law school. However, I went to grad school after college for 2 years , got a Master's degree and went to law school and got out in 2 and a half years. Total 81/2 years.
3. I was a claims adjuster, drove a cab, unloaded trucks, YMCA counselor.
4. Ph.D let it happen naturally. If you love it you will pursue it!
5. No programs.
6. After college I worked for 2 years to save money, then went to grad school, worked for another 2 years and then law school. No pivots just no money.
7. No shadowing. I did not know any lawyers.
8. No clubs either.
9. Probably English.
10. As a lawyer you learn to think critically!
11. Losing a case where you like your clients.
12. I was a trial lawyer - it can be very stressful!
13. Low to medium income family.
Good luck with your project. Go for the PH.D - you're on the right road!
I am really grateful you took the time to answer this question.
Tony