Career Questions tagged Legal

What kind of law did you study/are you practicing, and why?
I am in my junior year of college and will be applying to law schools next year. I have no idea what law I want to do and I am concerned because I know I should at least narrow it down so that I can choose the law school that best matches me. #law #legal #lawyer #attorney #law-school #lawyers...


Is it better to sell your invention idea(s) to a company or raise money to patent it yourself?
I have a lot of invention ideas and I am not sure how to get help. There are a lot of website that say they help people who have invention ideas but I am afraid they will steal my ideas and I will not have any legal ownership of them. #help #innovation #mechanical #mechanicalengineering...
#patent #future #money #technology #architect #product #inventor #ideas #creative #legal #company #design #science #products #ownership #solving #industrialdesign #engineering #art #customer #tech #problem

Is being a lawyer fun or it is mostly like doing paperwork all the time?
My parents want me to become a lawyer, but I’m not sure. #undecided #lawyer #law #legal...

Can I become a paralegal with a criminal justice degree? Is a paralegal a stressful job? Can I work independently or is it best to land a position with an attorney?
Becoming a paralegal is something that I have thought deeply about and considered on more than one occasion. As I near the end of my schooling, I am wondering if this position is a as stressful as being a legal secretary (a position I previously held and despised! ) and if I will need to obtain...

What is the best approach for a paralegal student to secure an internship in a small law firm?
I am currently a student in the Middlesex Community College, Certificate in Paralegal Studies program and will need to secure an internship for myself in the coming semester. I am in need of guidance as to the best way to get an attorney to agree to allow me to perform paralegal duties and not...

What specific transferable skills will be beneficial for selling myself in an interview following completion of a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, but with no prior work experience in the field?
For an adult-learner with no prior work experience in the legal field, but completing a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, what specific life skills might I use as transferable skills both on my resume and during an interview? #paralegal #legal #law...

Is the criminal justice field hard to get in to?
I was wondering because i would like to go into the criminal justice field as a forensic psychologist. #law #criminal-justice #forensics #fbi #criminal-law #college...

Are there many job opportunities for criminal justice majors?
I want to know if I will have many job opportunities. #masters #criminal-justice #law...

What are some classes I should take in order to increase my knowledge in the law field?
I would like to know what classes I should take when becoming an attorney so that I know what skills I need to improve on. #classes #skills #knowledge #legal #law...

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How can I transition a previous career in the Legal field to my new degree and Homeland Security?
I believe I have a lot of skills that I believe can be transferrable, but I am not sure how to make the transition. #recruiting #legal #homeland-security #personal-development...

I am taking free courses that lead to certification with FEMA, will this be beneficial for government position?
I just received my Master's in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security and am now taking some online courses with FEMA and may start on some courses regarding statistics and the Design of Experiments. Would these be beneficial topics to get with to obtain a way into the government?...
#legal #fema #homeland-security #human-resources #criminal-justice #recruiting #criminology #government

Do lawyers really just help the rich (people who can afford) ?
Interested in becoming a lawyer but have heard attorney's only help people who can afford them #law #lawyer #law-school #attorney #legal #law-practice #legal-studies...

How can you improve your Commercial Awareness?
I am a second year law undergraduate, currently applying for Vacation schemes and summer placements. Everyone talks about commercial awareness for interviews and applications to huge law firms, but its hard to properly grasp the concept. #law #legal #legal-studies #work-experience #commercial...

I'm interested in Law but I don't want to be a lawyer. Which other options could I look into?
I am about to graduate with my undergrad in Political Science and Sociology and was considering law school but I am not interested in become a lawyer. Are there other careers I can do with a law degree and not practice law? #law #graduate-school #legal #legal-studies #legal-profession...

What about the study of born baby?
I like born babies Very much ..I like to rectify their problems ,, #doctor #legal #medicare #member-experience...

what course should i take to do LLB in B.com
i writte my 2nd puc examination, waiting for the result #tech #soccer #teach #legal #unity3d #commercials #e-commerce...

What is the best advice you can give an aspiring lawyer about to start college?
I'm not 100% sure I want to be a lawyer but I definitely want to have a career in the law field. Whether it be steps I should start taking now or attitudes to go into college with, what's some advice qualified people in law related careers or students about to graduate can give me? Thank you!...

What are the risks and benefits of dedicating 8 years to law school?
I've always excelled proficiently in English, since I was born in Ukraine and gained a bilingual advantage, but I've fallen in love with all things government during the course of my Advanced Placement Government course this semester (my last in high school). I was looking for some advice on...

Other than completing degree if any thing gives us money later ? Which business can i prefer?
i can finish up my school life , but after that i like to do business, rather than continuing my studies ..then what of business can i prefer #doctor #pyschology #legal...

What major would be most useful in college to obtain to become a lawyer?
I am 15 years old and I am a sophomore in high school. I want to be a lawyer when I get older. #law #lawyer #majors...

What classes should i consider taking if i am looking to take the bar exam in the future while i am working on my bachelor degree in Social Work?
I am asking because I am looking to obtain my bachelors in Social Work and then hopefully go to Law School. However; wanted to know any suggestions for courses, classes books that can help me prepare. #lawyer #professors #social-worker #legal...

What is the career path to a successful career in law?
I am really interested in becoming a lawyer, but I have heard that it is not easy. I'm wondering how someone can become successful in law. #law #lawyer #career-paths...

What is the path to get from high school to becoming a Judge?
What are some of the paths to getting from beginning of high school to becoming a judge? I know there are many types of judges, so please specify what type you're referring to in your answer. What types of extracurriculars are useful? Thank you in advance! #career-paths #extracurriculars...