ArticlesBase.com - Free Articles Directory
Free Online Articles Directory
29.08.2008 Sign In Register Hello Guest
Email:
Password:
Remember Me 
forgot your password?


Career As A Lawyer

Author: Chris Chew Author Ranking Blue | Posted: 22-05-2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 17 | Rating:  (53) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
Sign Up Now!

So you want to study for a law degree take up a career as a lawyer? Many people have misconceptions on what the legal profession is all about. Contrary to what you watch on TV and movies or from newspaper reports, lawyers do most of their work in offices and legal libraries instead of just socking out exciting legal cases in courtrooms. Lawyers meet clients in homes, offices, hospitals or even in prisons. So the career of a lawyer may not be as glamorous as what is commonly being portrayed or thought to be.

Lawyers in private practices usually work long and irregular hours while conducting research, meeting and entertaining clients, or preparing legal papers during non-office hours. It is a fact that most successful lawyers often work long grueling hours and this is one of the most common reasons why many lawyers continue to drop out of the legal profession and embark other careers. They may face particularly heavy pressure when a case is being brought up for trial and they must be continuously educated on the latest laws, conventions and judicial decisions.

Although a lawyer's work usually is non seasonal, there are exceptions such as for the tax lawyers and other law specialists.

Newly hired lawyers usually start as law associates and work with more senior and experienced lawyers. After several years of gaining experience and responsibilities, some lawyers are admitted to partnership in law firms or they may set up their own law firms.

As lawyers get more experienced and reputable, they may be nominated and appointed as magistrates and judges. Others may opt for a career in the academia becoming legal lecturers and educators. Some lawyers also work in large corporations and become legal advisors under employment.

It was reported that lawyers in USA held about 730,000 jobs in 2004. About 3 out of 4 lawyers practiced privately, either as partners of law firms or in their own solo practices. Most salaried lawyers held positions in the government civil service or with big corporations.

Government lawyers work for many different government agencies, especially so in the departments of justice, treasury, and defense. Many salaried lawyers are also employed as house counsel by public utilities, banks, insurance companies, real estate agencies and other commercial businesses.

Employment of lawyers is expected to grow as a result population and economic growth. There is also an increasing demand for lawyers and attorneys in health care, intellectual property, venture capital, antitrust and environmental legal issues. However, competition for lawyers though is expected to be fierce because of the large number of law graduates graduating from universities, colleges and law schools every year.

Therefore, if you want to have a career as a lawyer, do not think of the legal profession as a glamorous one. Being a successful legal eagle requires a lot of hard work and skills, just like in any other noble profession.

Rate this Article: Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/career-as-a-lawyer-151165.html

Print this Article Print article   Email to a Friend Send to friend   Publish this Article on your Website Publish this Article   Send Author Feedback Author feedback  
About the Author:

Chris Chew is a researcher. More articles at Law degree online and How to be a lawyer

Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free!

Article Comments

Comment on this article Comment on this article
Your Name
Your Email:
Comment Body
Enter Validation Code: Captcha


Related Articles

Paralegal How to Get Certified
By: Linda Moore | 21/12/2005 | Careers
In today's economy everyone is looking for a way to get the advantage over other job seekers, looking for a career that is almost recession proof. Fortunately, there is one profession that is never going to fade away, and that is lawyers. While the thou

The Real World: Life After Law School
By: Lawcrossing | 10/10/2006 | Careers
Gone are the books, the green lawns, and the campus Starbucks. In their places are charcoal suits, high-rise office buildings, and unrealistic expectations. You are no longer a law student. Instead, you are a lawyer, and the first year of your brand-new career can be a long, hard one if you don't know what to expect.

Inexpensive Ways to Build Business Relationships
By: Stephen E. Seckler | 24/05/2007 | Networking
While this may seem like a simplistic assertion, the mechanics of relationship building are anything but simple. It is one thing to know that you want to build relationships with human resources professionals (to generate employment law work) or bankers (to generate lending work). It is quite another thing to actually make this happen.

Is Your Professional Identity Getting in the Way of Your Dreams?
By: Monica Parker | 05/04/2008 | Law
You don't like practicing law, and you've decided you want to explore alternative careers. This article provides some quick tips to help you deal with the resistance caused by your professional identity.

Relying on Faith: Believing That It's Possible to Find a Career Outside of the Law
By: Monica Parker | 20/04/2008 | Law
The doubts we feel about the possibility of leaving our law careers can also bring hope that there is more out there than going to a job that makes you feel miserable. This article gives some thought to that concept and to the possibility of relying on faith that small steps will get you to the place you should be.

Got a Question? Ask.

Ask the community a question about this article:

Q&A Powered by:
Powered by Yedda 

Latest Careers Articles

Distribute Your Resume Effectively
By: Jason Kay | 29/08/2008
When you're job hunting, success has everything to do with numbers. The more potential employers have your resume in their hands, the greater the number of interviews you'll be contacted about. And the greater the number of interviews you ace, the likelier you are to not only land a job,...

Gold Jewelry Information And Buying Tips
By: Koz Huseyin | 29/08/2008
Are you looking to buy jewelry made from gold? From karats to online and offline stores, how do you choose the right jewelry made from gold to buy? As you read every word of this article, you will find some great tips to buying gold jewelry.

Work At Home Mom - The Secret To Success
By: Jeff Casmer | 29/08/2008
Becoming a work at home mom can be a trying experience. Your patience is tested. Youre making sacrifices you never expected to and youre taking risks that you never had to before. You are suddenly being challenged within many different realms when you become a work at mom or dad for that matter. But this article is about women.

Real Work at Home Jobs - Why Cant You Find One?
By: Jeff Casmer | 29/08/2008
With the rise of work at home opportunists comes more real work at home jobs. But before you start throwing your hats up in the air consider what youre about to read very carefully. The supply will probably never meet the demand when it comes to real work at home jobs.

What Should You Expect From an Accredited Nursing Online School?
By: Sarah Jones | 28/08/2008
When you train to become a nurse from an accredited nursing online school, you will have the credentials and training required for an exciting career that's both secure and financially rewarding.

How to Follow in the Footsteps of Work at Home Agents
By: Kenneth Shorey | 28/08/2008
There has been much interest in work at home agents. Several companies either allow their employees to work from home, or they outsource the work to people who are able to work from home. The ability to work from home can be liberating. There is no need to commute, thus saving...

4 Legit Work at Home Jobs You Should Seriously Consider
By: Kenneth Shorey | 28/08/2008
There are many smoke and mirrors in the world on home based employment. Millions of netizens surfing the web are looking for legit work at home jobs. There are many scams on the internet. Until the internet becomes more heavily policed, consumers will have to exercise care and caution when...

Plumber Training - The Basic Need Of Perfect Plumbing
By: James Copper | 28/08/2008
A helpful article that will inform you on how to become a plumber

More from Chris Chew

How To Choose A Singing Teacher
By: Chris Chew | 22/05/2007 | Music
How to choose the right singing teacher for your singing career.

Types of Hernia Explained
By: Chris Chew | 15/05/2007 | Health
Know more about hernia and its medical complications.

Ethics And Legality Of Organ Transplants
By: Chris Chew | 02/05/2007 | Non-Fiction
Controversial issues of organ transplant surgeries discussion.

Why Get An Online College|University Degree?
By: Chris Chew | 01/05/2007 | Careers
Reasons why the online college and university education degree industry is growing so rapidly. Can an online degree boost your career?

How To Launch A Singing Career
By: Chris Chew | 19/04/2007 | Music
Find out how you can launch a successful singing career.

Choosing A Credible Online Degree
By: Chris Chew | 17/04/2007 | Self Help
Is the distance learning degree you are stuying for credible?

Lasik Laser Eye Surgery Side Effects
By: Chris Chew | 17/04/2007 | Health
Considering a Lasik eye surgery? Think again!

Why Am I Not Rich And Wealthy?
By: Chris Chew | 05/04/2007 | Self Help
Is your belief system preventing you from becoming rich? Millionaire mindset.

Article Categories






Give Feedback

Sign up for our email newsletter

Receive updates, enter your email below