Career Research Profile: Lawyer Because

Career Research Profile: Lawyer Because the law is such a profound aspect of life in Western society, being a lawyer can be a very interesting pursuit indeed. This is confirmed by the fact that lawyers may specialized in a great variation of fields and directions. The trial attorneys so often featured in television shows for example represent only one aspect of the profession. Lawyers may also specialize in fields such as intellectual property, business finance, and even environmental law.

The latter is particularly interesting in the light of the current social directive towards saving the planet. A lawyer specializing in environmental issues for example may represent environmental groups or companies wishing to apply for rights to construction in a certain environment. To a greater or lesser extent, the law is a field in which the professional might make a great difference for the better of those he or she serves.

There is no single set of requirements for practicing law; each jurisdiction will have its own rules governed by the court in the particular area. It is however required to pass a written bar examination in any state where the lawyer wishes to practice. Some states also require an ethics test before allowing the lawyer to practice. In order to take these tests, the aspiring lawyer must graduate from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school, and hold a college degree.

One of the qualities that a lawyer needs to be successful at the career is logical reasoning and an ability to think quickly and speak well. This is particularly important for trail attorneys. A lawyer's working environment is generally pleasant. The particulars of the environment will vary from employer to employer, but the significance of the work to employing companies generally dictate that lawyers are treated well within their environment.

Attorneys spend the majority of their time in the office, legal library, or courtroom, although some filed work is occasionally required to investigate a case or verify facts. In addition, the work load will also vary according to the type of service the lawyer provides, as well as his or her area of expertise. Private practice lawyers may for example work during non-business hours, while those employed by firms are bound to a more regular work schedule.

The hours for all lawyers tend to be long, often amounting to 50 hours or more per week. Time constraints and concomitant stress levels are affected by job pressures such as court trials. In terms of advancement opportunities, new lawyers tend to opt for employment by firms, while more experience often brings with it the urge to begin a private practice. Lawyers may also be promoted in terms of more complex cases or more challenging areas of law within their company of employment.

The median annual earnings for attorneys in 2002 was $90,290, while the highest 10% earned more than $145,600 and the lowest 10% less than $44,490. The main challenges of the job entail high stress levels and long hours. Also, it is a highly competitive field, with only the most highly qualified being accepted into the most sought-after positions. However, it is also true that there is an increasing demand for lawyers. My existing attributes for the job include an ability to reason, a love for research, and excellent public speaking skills.

I also have a college degree in political science, and am well versed in research skills. Profile: Private Investigator appears to have a somewhat glamorous and exciting job description. I am not certain that reality will prove this perception wrong. However, it is true that to reach such a professional position, many years need to be spent in related professions such as law enforcement or corrections. It is therefore not a case of simply going to college to learn the profession.

More often than not, private investigating is a job that is most effectively learned in the field. In addition to some college training in a related field, the private investigator also needs technical skills such as surveillance and computer skills. Such a person would also need a great amount of patience, as surveillance more often than not takes a significant amount of observation from a car or other location. Investigators should also have ample amounts of ambition, diligence and creativity.

Communication and thinking skills are essential, along with an ability to face and confront problems. Advancement in the position generally entails a raise or increased responsibility, or indeed the opportunity to begin a private agency. As with the position of lawyer, private detective work is a popular profession, and competition tends to.