Career Questions tagged Lawyers

How much time and effort does it take to become a lawyer?

I am willing to do whatever it takes to get a degree in the law field, as a lawyer. However, I know there isn’t lots of things I must do to achieve this goal. What types of programs and classes should I take to become a lawyer. #lawyer #law #lawyers #attorney...

#law-school

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Active Oct 06 at 03:52 AM

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Jasmine C.

Scott Craft | Library Science | Knowledge Management | Content Management ... Hi Jasmine!Great question. Becoming a lawyer takes a good bit of ...

What are good side majors if you are thinking about majoring in law?

I am thinking about majoring in criminal justice/law. However, I’m not entirely sure if being a lawyer is what I what to do with my life yet. What do you think would be a good side major that relates to law but can also help me in the long run. #law #lawyer #math...

#lawyers

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Active Nov 08 at 10:06 PM

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Jasmine C.

Scott Craft | Library Science | Knowledge Management | Content Management ... Hi Jasmine,When you say "side major" , are you referring to ...

As a lawyer, when defending someone who has admitted guilt to you but asks for an innocent plea, how do you defend them? Having to keep it secret due to client confidentiality, does it affect your conscience and morals?

#lawyers #law #lawyer #attorney #law-school #guilty #morals...

#defend

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Active Aug 31 at 07:21 AM

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Yukina K.

Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist Yukina,As a criminal defense attorney, your duty is to get the ...

How do you cope with having a job that doesn't necessarily always end well?

How do you deal with your occupation on a day to day basis when some things are out of your hands? #doctors #lawyers #cops #social...

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Active Aug 28 at 02:14 AM

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Sheila C.

Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist Sheila,Speaking as a cop, I say you place the blame where ...

What is the best course of action that I should take while earning my undergraduate degree, to prepare myself for law school?

#law-school #law #lawyers #law-services...

#lawyer

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Active Nov 16 at 10:58 PM

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Tiya C.

N Rutledge | Law Professor/Judge I have had the privilege of serving on admissions committees in ...

With becoming a lawyer and knowing what things a job like that can entail, what’s a good thing to remember when it comes to balancing your morals/ values with the types of situations and scenarios that will be placed before you.

separating your morals and values from your job itself....

#lawyers

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Active Aug 17 at 05:38 AM

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Miricul J.

Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist Lawyers are governed by a Code of Ethics. It is important ...

what type of colleges are good and have a good law program

i am in 8th grade and i love the law # law #law-school #lawyers...

#college

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Active Aug 30 at 09:05 PM

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eriqua W.

Scott Craft | Library Science | Knowledge Management | Content Management ... Hi Eriqua, Great question! I would say to steer clear of ...

What is the best way for me to save money during law school?

I know that during law school I will not be allowed to work more than 15 hours per week, and I am wondering how I will be able to afford to live and also save money at the same time. #law #money #school...

#lawyers

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Active Jul 07 at 06:06 PM

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David H.

Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist David,I don't know that you will actually be able to put ...

I want to be a lawyer. What do I need to do to be come one?

I'm going into 6th grade and I know that want to work as a lawyer in a Law Firm. #lawyers...

#criminal-justice

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Active Jul 01 at 10:59 PM

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Ximenna M.

Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist Ximenna,How lucky you are to know this at such a young ...

How does a lawyer separate personal values from the law when prosecuting or defending?

#law #lawyers #lawyer #law-school...

#law-practice

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Active Jun 02 at 03:45 PM

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Destiny B.

Kyle Ritchie | Attorney If you find yourself working in a job where it does ...

How can I determine whether or not I should (or even want to) go to Law School?

I've been considering an education in law for years. Ever since I was little, my family would jokingly tell me that I would be a great lawyer because of my confidence in my public speaking and my love of healthy debate. As I grow older, I still receive the same feedback but with the addition of...

#lawyers #law-school #law #college

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Active May 26 at 03:09 AM

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Sara L.

Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist Sara,Your question mentions your love of healthy debate, along with skills ...

How do I self write a patent

I am currently working on a simple, but useful protype for a drill bit and I was wondering what type of lawyer in the columbus area or in general websight would be able to assist me in the process of writing my own patent in order to save money. #lawyers #job-search #money #savings...

#patent

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Active May 20 at 01:39 PM

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Kyle B.

I am going to college to study law, specifically to become an attorney in public-policy making. What would be the best types of attorneys to job-shadow? What groups should I be involved with during college to best pad my resume for the future?

#law #experience #lawyer #law-school #attorney...

#lawyers

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Active May 18 at 01:03 AM

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Kody C.

Camille Edwards Bennehoff | Tax Attorney Groups - Mock trial or moot court, pre law society, and ...

Where is a nice and convenient location for a young immigration lawyer to get his career started?

Once completing college and law school I would like to become an immigration lawyer and jump start my career immediately. I am a very good Spanish speaker and would like to broaden my language spectrum but i would start out with Hispanic immigrants....

#lawyers

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Active Jan 21 at 05:45 AM

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Carl J.

Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist Hi Carl! There are many organizations that work with Hispanic Immigrants ...

What important details should I put in my cover letter for becoming a lawyer?

I have some many good qualities. So you can give me some of your reasons why someone hired you to go into that lawyer position. I need some help finding the right Ideas to put in it. #lawyer...

#lawyers

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Active Jul 21 '17 at 06:51 PM

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Katherine S.

Carmen Merrill | Career Services & Job Readiness Coordinator Begin by looking at a job advertisement for a lawyer and ...

Is it better to go to law school or get an MBA?

I am a junior in high school. I am looking to apply to colleges next summer and just wanted to get a heads up to see what I was aiming for. #college #business #university #major #business-development #law-school #attorney...

#lawyers

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Active Apr 04 at 02:42 PM

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Hamid W.

Andrea O'Keefe | Legal Counsel I did both. After I finished my undergraduate degree (majored in ...

Do all lawyers work in courts or in courthouses?

I am a junior in high school. I am looking to apply to colleges next summer and just wanted to get a heads up to see what I was aiming for. #attorney...

#lawyers

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Active Jul 21 '17 at 06:43 PM

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Hamid W.

Andrea O'Keefe | Legal Counsel at Fidelity Investments Lawyers don't have to go to court. -Litigation is one type ...

Can a B.tech graduate pursue Law degree also?

My brother has completed his graduation as an engineer. But he is not getting any job in his field. So can He pursue Law degree now? #engineering #engineer #lawyer #counselling #lawyers...

#it-lawyer

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Active Jul 21 '17 at 06:35 PM

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Syed S.

Charles Pravin Paul Prabakaran | Charles Yes. In fact, there are certain specialties in patent law that ...

I want to become a Teacher

After completion of my education I want serve towards the society #teaching #teacher #professor #social-work #volunteering #lawyers #volunteer #trainer #leaders...

#speakers

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Active Jul 21 '17 at 06:34 PM

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Raghu R.

Wael Al-Rihawi | Mechanical Engineer I Automotive Check the link below. http://www.educationinfoindia.com/teacherfaq.htm

I want to Study about Human Rights. Which Course I should opt after Class 10?

I am a student of Class 10, very much interested to know about Human Rights. #law #lawyers #human-rights...

#great-advocator

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Active Jul 21 '17 at 06:34 PM

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Muzakkir S.

Oksana Klymovych | Adjunct Professor at Emory University It depends whether you would like to focus on human rights ...

Want to know the universities and the study to peruse for becoming a lawyer?

I want to understand what graduation / post graduation should I peruse to become a lawyer? Also which universities are good to peruse this course? Also is there an university that helps in getting internship/practice ? #lawyer...

#lawyers

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Active Mar 27 at 03:33 PM

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Mithun G.

Sonya Bible | Contract Manager Law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_school_rankings_in_the_United_States

which would be the best job lawyer or lecturer?

i am a arts student and completed 12th #lawyers #principal #lecturer #legal #lawyer...

#teacher

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Active Oct 19 '17 at 06:09 PM

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vivekarjun K.

Meredith Mangan | Associate General Counsel at Lexington Insurance If you are interested in becoming a lawyer and want to ...

What are some of the most important things and strategies to approaching the LSAT for law school?

The LSAT is made out to be a very daunting examination. Even though it is a little further down the road for me, I would really appreciate some insight into how the test works, and the best way to tackle it! #law #lawyers...

#lsat

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Active Jul 21 '17 at 06:21 PM

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Alexis G.

Paul V. Suppicich, Esq. | Immigration Attorney You need to practice a lot. There are lots of software ...

I am interested in becoming a lawyer. Is it a good idea to start studying some basic laws to help prepare me for the bar exam?

I am an 8th grader starting to think about what I want to do in the future. I like how lawyers get to dress up very nice to work and also the thought of helping someone with legal trouble sounds like a great job. #attorney...

#lawyers

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Active Jul 21 '17 at 06:18 PM

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Eric S.

Wael Al-Rihawi | Mechanical Engineer I Automotive I love your enthusiasm, but it is a bit too early ...

what is the best university in North Carolina to attend to be a lawyer?

I want to make sure I am at the school to major in criminal justice and become a lawyer . #colleges #attorney #lawyers...

#judges

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Active Mar 27 at 03:34 PM

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Akia M.

Wael Al-Rihawi | Mechanical Engineer I Automotive The links below are two rankings for law schools in CA. ...

I was born in America ,so is there a chance that i could take up law in India and continue my caree in law after graduating?

As law deals with the Government and I being a citizen of another country was wondering if i could make a career with this subject in another country due to the present settle of home ....

#lawyers

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