Career questions tagged attorney
What is the best "path" to follow in order for me to become a Victims Right's Attorney?
I am currently an 8th-grade student who consistently earns straight A’s in all of my classes. My strongest subject is English Language Arts, which I especially enjoy because of its focus on reading, writing, and communication. I am interested in becoming an attorney and am seeking guidance on the best path to achieve that goal. I am motivated, hardworking, and dedicated to my academic success. As I continue through school, I want to make informed decisions that will prepare me for a future career in law.
What is something that you wish you had known before deciding to become an attorney/lawyer? #Spring26
I am thinking of going to law school after I finish undergrad and would like to know what to expect. Right now, I am a senior in high school and am planning on studying politics next fall. #Spring26
How do you manage everyday to day life?
How do you manage your personal life from being a criminal defense lawyer
How do you balance the original historical context of the Constitution with modern interpretation when working with precedent Also, what kinds of internships or experiences in undergrad best prepare you for constitutional law? ?
Hi! I'm a high school senior, and I am pursuing an education in History Law on the pre-law track. In my AP government class, we are reviewing 16 court cases and thinking about how these cases show the dynamics of the state and federal levels of government, as well as their effects on other cases. This got me thinking about how much historical context shapes constitutional interpretation, and how those interpretations evolve through precedent. I’ve become really interested in how lawyers engage with both the original meaning of the Constitution and its modern application, especially in cases connected to the Supreme Court of the United States. #Spring26
How can I get involved in international law as an undergraduate student and someone who is from California, when many opportunities in this field are in Washington DC/New York, and are difficult to gain experience in?
What is a pathway for someone interested in this field but unsure how to get her foot in the door to gain experience in it?
How do so many defense attorneys sleep at night and go on about their lives normally knowing that they are defending people who have committed horrible crimes ?
I am a 12th grader going on to be an attorney after college. I struggle with picking if I want to be a defense attorney or a prosecutor. I care greatly about mental health issues and including them in our legal system without a stigma. I am a huge advocate on ending gun violence in our schools.
What is it like being a Criminal Defense lawayer?
What is it like going through law school. What do you feel like when you walk into the court room. Ect
Where do I begin? Am I on the right path?
Hello, I am a senior in school who is also working towards an associate in science degree at my local community college. I currently play basketball for my high school, and I am open to playing in the future. While I am in school, I am working towards getting my law degree and one day be able to help people who are in need of law services, and they do not want to go thru legal aid or cannot go thru legal aid. Here recently I have been looking into going into sports management. Having a background in sports, and wanting to go into law, I was thinking about going into sports management right along the same lines as Jalen Hurts management team. My question is, do you think by continuing with my law degree, after completing it would be an easy transition to sports management? In reading if it would be a difficult transition, I found that they are intertwined with each other because sports law is a collection of legal disciplines like contracts, labor, and intellectual property law. Going down the path I have chosen, would it be a difficult transition to go from attorney/ lawyer to having a sports management team?
How do you balance the emotional weight of defending or prosecuting cases with your personal life ?
I’m a student interested in criminal justice and plan to become an attorney. I’m still early in my journey, so I want to understand what challenges I might face emotionally and how to prepare for them. I’ve always been drawn to helping others and standing up for what’s right, but I also know this career can be heavy at times. I’d love to hear how you personally manage stress, avoid burnout, and keep perspective while working in such a demanding field.
what do lawyers really do?
I'd love to see some informational interview material. Can you show me what I would learn from an informational interview from different types of lawyers?
What degree does law enforcement or the law need?
I’m an 8th grader and I would like to be in law enforcement when I grow up. Do I need specific degrees and if I do then what degrees do I need?
What skills or qualities do you think I should need if I wanted to be a lawyer?
Hello, I go to crane middle school in Yuma Arizona, I was asking these questions to be peppered for what skills I would need or use to be able to be a lawyer one day.
What do I need to become a lawyer specialize in criminal law?
Im currently a high school student that will graduate with a 2 year college associate degree in criminal justice but I just want to know like what degree I need and more.
Can anyone help me with a school assignment?
I need to interview a lawyer for an assignment. Here are the questions: 1. What is your area of expertise? 2. What is your salary? 3. What is a normal work day look like for you? 4. If you could go back in time, would you have still chosen this career path? 5. What is the most rewarding part of your work, and what is the most difficult? 6. What is the main advice you would give students who want to pursue this career? Thank you so much in advance!
Undergrad Experiences/Extracurriculars for Law School Applicants?
What types of experiences would you recommend for undergraduate college students looking to go into law school? Does e.g. interning at a law firm help more than other experiences to show law schools your interest in the legal field? Thanks!
Do I focus on making more connections in law or in real estate?
I'm currently a pre-law freshman at Grand Canyon University, and in the future, I plan on becoming a zoning attorney. Zoning attorney is a mix of both real estate and law, but I am not sure which field I should prioritize, or it should be an equal balance of both. #Spring25
Do you feel you are leaving a positive impact on the world? How is the current state of the world affecting how law is practiced in the United States #Spring25?
I am a senior in high school, and I am interested in majoring in political science/economics and studying International Law. I am wondering how, as the world develops, practicing law changes.
What inspired you to become a family lawyer?
I’m a 17 year old senior in high-school and I want to learn more about what motivates professionals to choose family law. I am very interested in law and would like to understand what experiences leads other people to this career path.
How can I maximize my time and efforts during law school in order to become a well-prepared attorney in patent law? #Spring25
I am a high school senior planning to attend UC Berkeley as an English major for my undergraduate studies in the fall. I am also an aspiring patent lawyer who has a plethora of questions considering most have my family has never gone to college, and I am pioneering higher education for us all. I love English, philosophy, statistics, and governmental affairs classes.
How do I go about becoming a lawyer in the best way possible? I want to be a human rights lawyer. Helping people is my main focus. Does the undergraduate school I go to impact my chances of getting into a t12 law school? Do I need to be in a t12 law school to effectively help people? Wat are the best internships for a person dreaming of becoming a human rights lawyer? What do I need to know to succeed in becoming a human rights lawyer? #Spring25
I'm a junior in high school. I got a 28 composite score on my ACT and a 1230 on my SAT. I would love to live in NYC. Where should I go for undergrad? #Spring25
What Challenges do you see in the field of Psychology, and how do you think they can be addressed?
I am a mom and an educator for 3rd grade. I am returning to school after 15 years to study Psychology. I have an Associates in Paralegal and am hoping to go into Law School for Family law. How can I use Psychology in the field of Law? #Spring25
When it comes to law school, how long would I have to go to school to become a criminal defense attorney Will I be in school for another 4 years or just 2? What's usually the timeline? ?
I'm a sophomore in college currently, and im stating to look at what law schools I should attend.
Is the University of Pittsburgh law school a good law school?
If I want to go into law school after undergrad, is doing the 3+3 program worth the time and money?
As an aspiring attorney committed to pursuing justice and advocating for underserved communities, I often find myself asking—will I be able to successfully manage the rigorous demands of law school, competitive internships, and personal financial responsibilities, while still remaining focused on my long-term goal of becoming a lawyer who drives meaningful change within the legal system Let me know if you want to tailor it for a specific setting like a scholarship application, networking event, or mentorship program!?
what, how, why As an aspiring attorney committed to pursuing justice and advocating for underserved communities, I often find myself asking.will I be able to successfully manage the rigorous demands of law school, competitive internships, and personal financial responsibilities, while still remaining focused on my long-term goal of becoming a lawyer who drives meaningful change within the legal system?
How do you start off as an immigration lawyer What type of work do you encounter before that sets up the base of your career? I've heard more about international lawyers, but not enough about immigration lawyers, so how would you put yourself out there as a fresh certified lawyer that wants to start helping their community immediately?
- Going into university for a B.S in political science. - Interested in helping out marginalized communities that deal with immigration issues.