Career questions tagged lawyer
A lawyer is an advocate for the law. There are multiple different types of lawyers, and some of the most popular ones are trial, business, and prosecutor. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
Can I be a paralegal with a criminology degree or criminal justice (either B.A, or B.S)?
I'm a high school senior and I want to become a paralegal. I plan to do legal studies or paralegal studies, but i'm wondering if having a degree in criminology or criminal justice can still allow for that path? Would a firm hire someone with that degree?
I'm a middle schooler who really wants to be a lawyer someday,! How can I start preparing now What should I focus on in high school, and are there any cool programs or volunteer things I can do to get a head start? i'm also bilingual knowing Spanish and English . I also would like to study at UCLA. ?
any tips helpful
What career should I pursue, I am from biology background and confused?
Hey, I am a 3rd year student at IISER Bhopal. I am very much confused about what career should I pursue. After coming to the institute I got to know that I am not interested in research. In school I used to get good marks in everything so never thought of any subject as my fav one. Currently I am not interested in any kind of activities. I feel demotivated often. Sometimes it feels like that maybe I should join Indian foreign services but feels like I am behind and I don't want my parents to know about it and after my post graduation I need some kind of job or work. Then I think of being a business woman (joining iim) but then I don't know if I will like that career because since my school days I was never interested in it. My college grades are very bad. My dreams or things that I want to get fulfilled: 1) Time for my family and myself; 2) I want to build a university of my own; 3) I want to travel in foreign countries; 4) A good and stable income; 5) Social work
What skills would I build to help me stay focused and do well under pressure in careers like law ?
I'm someone who sometimes struggles with handling situations where I am unable to control myself because of something that causes me to have high stress and anxiety, but I still have a passion to want to do law. What's something that most lawyers do when getting themselves in a situation where they have to get the job done professionally and well while under pressure?
How do I build a legal career without losing the entrepreneurial side of myself?
I am a college Junior who already runs online shop and multiple social media accounts while pursuing a future in law. I love both paths, but I worry that choosing one means slowly setting the other down. Is there a way to keep both?
What is the perfect career path for a major in political science and a minor in physiology? #Spring26
I want to learn more about what career I should pursue and what majors are the best path to achieve those careers.
How to be prepared for law school?
When in university what would be the most important group/advice to take in order to better prepare me for law school after my psychology degree?
How do lawyers mentally reconcile the clash between their obligation to their clients and their own morals in relation to getting true justice in the case that their client is unfavorable? Is there any case in which they would be able to intervene? #Spring26
I'm a 17-year old high school senior who will be majoring in Political Science at a 4-year university. I'm really considering pursuing a career in law, and I'm wondering how people deal with the ethical aspects of it.
How long did it take you (as a lawyer) to lead your first case after you started at a law firm?
I'm wondering when you or your firm felt that you were confident or experienced enough to take the lead on a case and how long that took to happen.
Should I stick with a psychology major or switch to criminal justice if I want to become a lawyer ?
I am a first-year community college student currently majoring in psychology, and I plan to become a lawyer in the future. I chose psychology because I believe understanding human behavior is important in law, especially when working with clients, juries, and cases involving mental health. I’m wondering if I should continue with psychology or switch to criminal justice to better prepare for law school. I would appreciate advice on which path is more beneficial for becoming a lawyer
I know that I want to go into law, but how do I know which type of law I want to pursue?
I know that I definitely want to be a lawyer and attend law school, but how do I know which type of law I want to specialize in? Do I have to know or have an idea before I start law school?
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
Why do it take so long?
Why do it take some lawyers longer to become lawyers or criminal defense lawyers
How do you manage everyday to day life?
How do you manage your personal life from being a criminal defense lawyer
How to get into a good law firm after graduating from law school?
I’ve been wondering about the tedious task of eventually applying to try to get into a good law firm. Of course I know you have to have a good LSAT score and graduate from credited law school, but I also hear all the time about careers needing real world experience. I’ve thought about the sender to this being to apply for internships , but when should I start. I’m currently wrapping up my second year of college and work in a restaurant. I want to get a jump on my career and have the best chances to succeed. So, the big question is when is the best time to apply for internships and how to find good internships or ways to get my feet wet before I get my bachelors. #spring26
What skills or habits do you wish you had started developing earlier, before entering law school or your legal career?
I'm an 18-year-old high school senior graduating this year in May. I've been taking law, psychology, and business classes for the past 4 years, so I've decided to double major in psychology and business management in college. Eventually, I'd like to become an attorney and maybe even open up my own practice. But since I'm the first person in my family to go to college, I could really use some advice and guidance. #Spring26
By pursuing a career as an attorney, what morals or principles might I have to adapt or compromise on, to competently provide legal services?
By pursuing a career as an attorney, what morals or principles might I have to adapt or compromise on, to competently provide legal services?
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 I decide on what career to pursue between teaching and law?
#Spring26 All my life I've been conflicted between teaching and law, and now I'm at an impasse. I know that becoming a lawyer will pay much more in the long run, but with how much law school would cost, I'm not exactly sure if betting on the fact that I will stick with law is smart, because if I change careers, then I would end up with all of that debt for no reason. On the other hand, teaching won't give me that much money, but it's been something I've been at least interested in since I was a young kid. I know that the current teaching climate isn't the best, but I'm still inclined to try. I've also talked with a teacher I'm close with at my current high school (it feels appropriate here to say that I'm a senior in high school, going to college for an English Lit degree) who said that if I do go through with teaching, it would be easy to get a job at my highschool to gain experience right after getting my degree, and that they would give me a 5 year window to get my teaching certificate while teaching. She also told me of a current teacher who was a student just like me, who was able to get all of the certifications immediately, so I'm not concerned about that. I would be an English teacher, or maybe a government teacher, or both. Could anyone please help weigh the pros and cons? #Spring26
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.
Would anyone be willing to answer the questions for this quick written interview for my school assignment?
Would anyone would be willing to answer a few questions about their job in the legal field? I am a student at Purdue Global in LS100. I would need to use your name to submit to the professor of my class so she knows who I spoke with. I've included the questions below. Feel free to skip any questions you don't have time for- I'd be deeply grateful for any insight you can provide! 1. What are the educational requirements for your job? 2. On a typical workday, which task is the most frequent one to take up your time, and what would be a misconception about what a legal worker actually does? 3. Without disclosing any confidential or sensitive information, what is one type of ethical problem you encountered in your job and how have you resolved the problem? 4. What are the best aspects of your job and the worst aspects (if any)? 5. Did you have another career path in mind, and if so, what made you choose the legal route? 6. What do you hope to achieve in the future in your career? 7. Are there any particular systemic problems you have seen in your field in general? 8. Do you find balancing work and other obligations challenging, and if so, what methods do you use to balance work and other life obligations? 9. If you could say one thing to someone considering this path, what would it be? 10. If you had the ability to instantly fix one problem in your field, what would it be? 11. What is one rewarding memory from your job?
What different law options are there? What does each one look like? How do I decide which one is best for me? What high school class will best help me before college
How to decide which part of this career would work best with me?
How should I go about getting ready for and applying to law school?
I am in my junior year of my B.S. in criminal justice and I think that I want to go to law school, but I am worried that I have decided this so late into my education. I have an overall GPA of 3.6. and I am looking into how to study for the LSAT. I would be okay with pursuing another career while I go to law school, so it would not be the end of the world if I did not attend directly following graduation (in fact, I plan on working full time while attending law school). Do I have a shot at being accepted to law school? What steps should I take to prepare myself for admissions and the application process?
What is the best way to study for the LSAT?
I want to become a lawyer and i know that you have to complete the LSAT which requires a lot of critical thinking and reasoning. I am very good at critical thinking, but up against the LSAT I am not sure how difficult it will be.