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
What High-School classes to take, for pursing a Law Degree?
I am a High-school Junior, what classes should I enroll in if interested in becoming a Lawyer in the future.
Do you have to specialize in law school?
is specializing a significant thing in law school? or can you go into any field with a general J.D.?
How can i start my career in the field of litigation?
I am an LLM graduate of william and mary law school. Looking for opportunities to grow in litigation as i wait of my new york bar results.
What challenges should I expect when preparing for the LSAT and law school?
I am asking to help explain the academic, mental, and practical difficulties one might face on the journey to becoming a lawyer.
Law and Engineering?
I want to be a lawyer, but before that I need a Bachelor's degree; I was thinking between Engineering and Business. Engineering, in case law does not work out. But I am not sure what to do. Any advice?
Should I Major in pre-law and minor in political science if I want to be a immigration lawyer
Should I Major in pre-law and minor in political science if I want to be a immigration lawyer
Question from a 9th grader: How did you get started in your career, and what choices helped you the most?
Hello! I am a 14-year-old 9th-grade student from the United States. For a school assignment, I am exploring potential future career paths and learning about what it takes to succeed in the professional world. I have a wide range of interests right now, including therapy/mental health, law enforcement, law, architecture, writing, and military service (especially the Air Force). If you work in any of these fields, I would love to hear your insights. To help me complete my assignment data, please include the following background information at the beginning of your response: Occupation: Current Age: Sex: The year you started working in this field: The Country and State you work in: Company name (if you are comfortable sharing) or general field: In your reply, please also include these details about your journey: Your Journey: How did you get started, and what steps did you take to get where you are today (such as specific classes, internships, or volunteering)? Opportunities: How did you find those opportunities, and what were the main benefits of doing them? Decisions: What opportunities did you choose to take—or pass up—and why? Obstacles & Advice: Is there anything currently holding people back in your field, and what do you recommend a student my age do (or avoid doing) to move forward? Thank you so much for your time and for sharing your input! Your advice will help me a lot as I plan my next steps.
Does anyone have advice on careers and pathways to them?
Hi everyone, I am a finance major but I recently did an internship and I didn't love the work I was doing. I now am confused on whether to change my major or not. I know I don't want to sit at a desk all day. I was thinking of switching it to marketing or even switching to kinesiology and becoming a Physical Therapist. I have also thought about Law. Any insight on careers and pathways would be super helpful!
What would be the best classes for me to register for in order to succeed in a career for immigration law?
I want to specifically be an immigration lawyer and will begin attending UCSB this incoming school year to study Political Science.
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