To be a lawyer is to be at the service of the people. You need to protect them guide them and make sure they take the right decisions when it comes to their rights because a large part of the population is not sure about them.
Lawyers sign documents, give advice, guide, and protect their clients. We often think that lawyers go to court all the time, but it is not the case most of the time. Preparing a court appearance can take months, most lawyers go to court maybe once or twice a year. They also do mediations which consist of talking with people that have a disagreement to find solutions without going to court.
On a typical day lawyers, make calls, meet clients they sign documents. But the most important thing is reading, they read a lot of past judgments, documents new laws etc. They keep the track of the news because it affects their job. In fact, if you are a part of a big firm, it is important to stay alert we never know when or where we can find a big client!
Lawyers usually work from their office, sometimes their home and the courts. Some even work at a cafe
If you want to become a lawyer in Quebec you need a DEC in any program it does not matter, after that, you need to go to law school for 3 years to get your civil law degree. The next step is the Barreau for a year. There are three exams then an internship, after all that you are done.
Lawyers make about 50 000 to 400 000 it depends who you work for. The richest lawyers are the ones who have their own firms. The salary depends on which part of law you are into. In the U.S.A medical law pays a lot, but in Canada it is mostly corporate law
Lawyers do not really need additional training, they just need to stay informed about the new laws.
Lawyers might get recognised, especially if they have big clients or work in big firms. Some people might feel angry if they loose because of a lawyer, so they might hurt them, but it does not happen often.
The administrative tasks might be taken by robots but court appearances not for a while. Also, most people feel more attached to human beings and not robots they need emotional support from humans and lawyers represent that for them.
Lawyers retire around 60 to 70 years old. Some go into politics and do not retire
I am currently a cegep student, in my first year, first semester. I plan ongoing to McGill or the university of montreal. I need to have an average of 94 % to achieve my goals. I feel like it achievable, but it demands a lot of sacrifices. Going into law demands efforts and very good averages because for your first job they might ask to see your report card.
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