Lawyer

There are three different types of lawyers but the one I am interested in is**:**

 * 1) Criminal Lawyer
 * Examines evidence and interview witnesses, research regulations and previous cases.
 * Defense lawyers defend their clients who are accused of doing criminal acts.
 * Prosecuters show evidence in court to convince the jury of the defendents guilt.

Working: Prosecuters are employed by the government,while defense attorneys work for either a law firm or are self-employed. Although criminal lawyers spend some of their time in courtrooms, media representations of this aspect of their jobs can be misleading. In fact, most lawyers spend more time reading, writing, and meeting with clients and colleagues than they do in court. Whether they work for the prosecution or the defense, this can be very stressful work. Prosecutors feel pressure from the public to make sure that those who commit crimes receive the appropriate punishment and that justice is served. Defense lawyers are under pressure from their clients to make sure that their rights are protected and that they receive a fair trial. A mistake on either side can have disastrous results.

Work Schedule: Criminal lawyers usually work 9 or more hours a day, 50 or more hours a week. Weekend work and overtime is fairly common for lawyers, especially when they are working on big cases. Education: To become a lawyer, you must attend law school and complete a law degree. Before applying to law school, however, you must first complete a bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s degrees usually take 4 years to complete. A degree in any subject is acceptable but those that allow students to develop their research and writing skills, such as English, history, or political science, can be particularly helpful. Before starting law school, you may wish to take courses related to the practice of criminal law, such as criminology, law and society, psychology, or sociology All law schools approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) require applicants to take an aptitude test called the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) as well. Competition for admission to many law schools is intense, especially for the most prestigious schools. Law school normally takes 3 years of full-time study to complete. The degree you get is usually called a Juris Doctor (JD). After graduating from law school, you still need to successfully complete the bar exam for the state(s) in which you plan to practice. Preparing for these exams can take a lot of time and hard work.

Additional Skills Needed: If you are considering a career in law, you need to be a good student with strong analytical skills. You should have good people skills and work well under pressure. It’s essential that you are a logical thinker who enjoys arguments and complex ideas. You must also be willing to work hard.

Salary: Most lawyers earn between $50,000 and $225,000 a year, with national median income of about $111,000 a year. Where an individual lies within this range depends on a number of factors. Because some people accused of crimes don’t have much money, criminal defense lawyers tend to have lower incomes than some other types of lawyers. Nevertheless, some high-profile defense lawyers manage to earn well over $225,000 a year.

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Researched by: Trezure Calmese