Lawyers
By: Hudson Kristufek
Introduction
Career Research
Catch up on missed calls and emails
Advise clients
Review legal data, evidence, and laws
Make court appearances to represent clients
Supervise legal assistants
Gather evidence
Prepare court arguments, defense or prosecution statements
Schooling Required:
Job Research:
There are about 46,000 job opens nationally, a number expected to grow 9% in the next 10 years
The average national salary is $126,930
Career Path projection:
Once you have your law degree, you'll usually start out at a law firm as an associate. After around six to nine years at the firm, you'll have a shot at becoming a partner, and eventually a managing partner. Some lawyers also choose to start their own firm after gaining experience within the field.
Schooling:
Business and Law
Study of business and the laws that relate to it.
Can help with an understanding of laws.
Schooling:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor GPA: 3.77 Masters in law
Reflection:
Sources:
Grabel, Scott: The Process of Becoming a Lawyer