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    Lawyer

    Educational requirements:
    ● Students who wish to practice law in Jamaica must first complete
    a first-year degree (Bachelor's Degree) in law from a university.
    Then they must complete further training to receive the
    Certificate of Legal Education from a law school in Jamaica or
    one of the nearby islands.

    Job Description:
    ● Representing Clients in Civil and Criminal litigation. Attending Court,
    mediation, etc. Rendering Legal Opinions. Advising Corporate and
    Commercial Clients.

    ● Advise and represent clients in courts, before government


    agencies, or in private legal matters.

    ● Communicate with their clients and others.

    ● Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.

    ● Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and

    businesses.

    ● Present facts in writing or verbally to their clients or others and

    argue on their behalf.

    ● Prepare and file legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals,

    wills, contracts, and deeds.


    ● Lawyers, also called attorneys, act as both advocates and

    advisors.

    Skills Required:
    ● Analytical skills: Lawyers should be able to analyze large
    amount of information and help their clients resolve problems or
    issues.

    ● Interpersonal skills: Lawyers must win the respect and


    confidence of their clients by building a trusting relationship so
    that clients feel comfortable and share personal information
    related to their case.

    ● Problem-solving skills: Lawyers should have good


    problem-solving skills to prepare the best defense or
    recommendation.

    ● Research skills: All lawyers commonly need research skills to


    prepare legal advice or representation for a client.

    ● Speaking skills: Lawyers are hired by their clients to speak on


    their behalf. Lawyers must be able to present and explain
    evidence to a judge and jury clearly.

    ● Writing skills: Lawyers must be precise and specific when


    preparing documents, such as wills, trusts, and powers of
    attorney.

    Collages or Institutions Intended to attend:


    ● Norman Manley Law School
    ● UWI Faculty of Law
    Information related to being a Lawyer:
    ● Be at least 21 years of age.
    ● Be a citizen of the Commonwealth.
    ● Satisfy the General Legal Council that he/ she is of good
    character.
    ● Possess a Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized tertiary
    institution.

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