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    A lawyer is someone who practices law and provides legal counsel. This document outlines the education and career path to become a lawyer. It typically involves obtaining a bachelor's degree, working at a law firm, and attending law school for three years to earn a Juris Doctor degree. The goals are to gain experience at a law firm, attend law school, and eventually open one's own law firm while also becoming an alderwoman to give back to the community through supporting education and charities. Challenges include balancing work and social obligations as the career is demanding.

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    Lawyer

    By Justyna Kubek

    What is a lawyer?
    A lawyer is a person who practices law and is
    considered an attorney, counsel, and/or a
    solicitor.

    Vision

    Successful lawyer
    Owning a law firm in downtown Chicago
    Give back to the community
    Support higher education

    Why I chose to become a lawyer?


    Opportunity to help others
    Gain skills (legal consulting, writing, management,
    mediation)
    Make an
    Influence
    Flexibility
    Traveling

    Labor Demand & Growth


    Quick Facts: Lawyers

    2012 Median Pay

    $113,530 per year


    $54.58 per hour

    Entry-Level Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

    Work Experience in a Related Occupation

    None

    On-the-job Training

    None

    Number of Jobs, 2012

    759,800

    Job Outlook, 2012-22

    10% (As fast as average)

    Employment Change, 2012-22

    74,800

    Salary
    As stated in U.S. News and World Report Money,
    the lowest-paid salary was around $54,310 and
    the highest-paid
    salary was around
    $187,999.

    Top 10 Cities for Young Lawyers


    1. Washington, D.C.
    2. Atlanta, Georgia
    3. Boston, Massachusetts
    4. Denver, Colorado
    5. Dallas, Texas
    6. Seattle, Washington
    7. Chicago, Illinois
    8. San Francisco, California
    9. Minneapolis, Minnesota
    10. Houston, Texas

    Education
    To become a lawyer it takes 7 years of full-time study.
    4 years of undergraduate study
    3 years of law school
    Note: Most states require lawyers to complete a juris
    doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law institution by
    the American Bar Association (ABA).

    Typical Career Path


    Law Firms
    Continuing education
    - Depending on the state, every year or two,
    there are advanced practice workshops to
    be updated and educated about new trends
    in laws and practicing law.

    Required Skills
    Inquisitiveness
    Problem Solving Abilities
    Reading, Writing, Research
    Communication Skills
    Organized/Management Skills
    Competent
    Ambitious
    Cooperative
    Leadership
    Punctual

    Three Goals
    1. Complete undergraduate studies
    2. Start working at a law firm
    3. Attend a law school

    Goal #1: Earn a Bachelors Degree

    Attend a 4-year university/institution


    Study A LOT!
    Earn a high GPA
    Complete an internship at a law firm

    Opportunity Cost:
    Less of a social life
    Money

    Goal #2: Work at a Law Firm


    Gain experience and skills working at a wellknown law firm
    Connections/Networking
    Opportunity Cost:
    Time
    Less of a social life

    Goal #3: Law School


    Study a lot to have a high GPA
    Internship
    Gain connections with students and professors
    Research with a professor
    Opportunity Cost:
    Getting higher education (ex. Masters) in a different
    field
    Job right after undergraduate studies
    Less of a social life

    Career Destination

    1-5 years ---> Work at well-known law firm


    5+ years ---> Open up my own firm
    Run for Alderwoman
    Support higher education
    High School Law Program
    Give back to charities
    ex. cancer research
    Start a scholarship

    Challenges to Foresee

    Time management (Law Firm & Alderwoman)


    Workaholic vs. Social Life
    Financial Issues
    Workload (School & Job)

    Sources
    http://www.lawyeredu.org/lawyer-skills.html
    http://osu.uloop.com/news/view.php/106022/the-top-ten-citiesfor-young-lawyers
    http://legalcareers.about.com/od/legalcareerbasics/tp/Top-10Reasons-To-Become-A-Lawyer.htm
    http://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/lawyers.htm

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