Lawyer


Introduction

If your dream is to become a lawyer, but still have a lot of questions about what they do, where they work, how much they earn per year, what you have to do to become a lawyer, then this is for you!


What is it like to be a lawyers ?

If you want to be a lawyer, you have to prepare yourself to work 40h and more per week. You have to be able to write with great words and to be excellent when speaking to the public. It all depends on where you work, but usually lawyers were suits and business attire.


What do lawyers do?

The goal of a lawyer is to help, guide or give good tips to their client on a subject about law. Their role is to also defend their client's rights and help them find a settlement between them and their opponent.


What do lawyers do on a typical day?

It really depends but they usually do research and read about the subject they need to be prepared for. They are usually early birds so you will almost always see them arrive first at the office.


Where do lawyers work?

It really depends on the person, but they usually work in a law firm, for a private company, for the government or even from home, but it's more usual to see them working in an office since they need to be in a calm place to be able to work long hours without being distracted.


How can I become a lawyers ?

To become a lawyer you will need to complet your two to three years of college and a bachelor degree from a law school.


How much money do lawyers make?

It is not an exact number since it depends on how much work you've done, but it's an average of $120k per year.


What kinds of additional training do lawyers need?

They usually have two trainings per year to keep them updated with the law.


What are the dangers of being a lawyers ?

Some of the dangers is to literally work too much. Some lawyers work up to 80h per week, which can be really hard on your body and your mind.


What are the chances that lawyers will be replaced by robots soon?

Honestly it is really hard to say since the technology is always evolving, but the chances for lawyers to be replaced by robots are really thin since each case needs to be studied and looked throw very carefully.


What age do lawyers retire at?

They retired around 64 years old.


Conclusion

In conclusion, being a lawyer is really great but you need to be able to work long hours if you want to succeed. Of course, some lawyers don't want to work long hours so they will take less clients, but don't forget that how much you make usually represents how much work you've done. If you love to read and know how to be convincing, this job is for you!


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