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![Eric’s Avatar](https://res.cloudinary.com/careervillage/avatars/avatars-v4/v4_avatar-112.webp)
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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How many years of law school would I need to take to be a lawyer ?
I really want to be a lawyer but I want to know how many years I have to be in law school after my regular 4 years of college.
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Does having a boss bother you?
A lot of people don't like to be told what to do, while others appreciate some direction from others. I'm interested to know what people think #computer-software #teaching #law-enforcement #sales
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What should I major in if I intend to become a lawyer?
I've been searching the internet on what is better to major on if I intend to become a lawyer. Many websites have criticized that business,financing, or economics do not capture law schools' attention unless there is a very complex branch that pertains to either. All website that I have seen...
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If I want to become Business Lawyer what should I go for first Business or Law?(In college)
I am asking because I plan to be a successful business lawyer. #business #lawyer #business-law
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Is it a good idea to get a paralegal certification while going to school for pre-law?
I am planning on majoring in pre-law /psychology but was interested in being a paralegal while trying to earn money for law school. #lawyer #paralegal
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Is there any way to be an honest lawyer?
I want to go into the field of law because I believe I am good at debating, but I have heard that to be a lawyer you must have no morals. Is this true? #law #lawyer #humanities
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What educational preparation would you recommend for someone who wants to advance in the law field?
What level of education, what degrees are beneficial? #law
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What made you want to become a lawyer?
I am going into the 6th grade and am interested in learning more about becoming a lawyer. I want to work with family law and environmental law to help protect the forests. #lawyer #environmental-law
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If I plan to attend law school, what should I consider majoring in?
I plan to attend the University of Georgia in the fall and plan to become a defense attorney. #law #lawyer #law-school
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Will it be beneficial to me to take an accounting course in college if I plan to study pre-law?
My grandfather is an attorney, and i remember him suggesting this. I do not understand why that might benefit me. #law #pre-law
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I want to become a Lawyer , what are process should i have follow?
I Have completed 10th #lawyer
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what should i do to become a lawyer
i need to know what steps i need to take to become a successful lawyer #lawyer
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Is it true that you can get any degree and get accepted into law school?
I am planning to be a lawyer and my friend told me this and I wanted to see if it was true. #law
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Would a degree in Political Science prepare me for a starter career in law?
I'm interested in law but don't want to major in pre-law for the off-chance that I don't go to law school #law #political-science