1. So…
You Want to be a Lawyer?

2. Who Makes a Good Lawyer? Just about anyone, but…
You like helping people solve problems
You’re generally a curious individual who asks questions, not satisfied with “no”
You like to read and write… a lot

3. Law Degree and Practicing Law: What It Is and What It’s Not
Versatile degree with many applications
Noble profession with people dedicated to serving others
Problem solving
Criminal Justice
Business
Military
Politics
It’s not
Law & Order
LA Law
Legally Blonde
My Cousin Vinny

4. What It Takes Bachelors Degree (4-5 years)
Pick an undergraduate school that has a high acceptance rate into law school
History, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, English, Logic, Philosophy
Law School Admission Test (LSAT not LSATs)
Law School (3 years)
Specialties
Patent or Tax Law
Combined JD/MBA Programs
Bar Exam
Lifetime of Learning – “Practicing Law”

5. Law School
Teaches you law principles and sets a foundation of learning
Generally, do not “specialize” in an area until after school
Prepares you for your state’s bar exam
2-3 day brain dump of everything you learned in 3 years

6. Jobs: The World’s the Limit
Public Sector
Judge
Government and Military Lawyer, Prosecutor
Law Clerk
Private Sector
Law Firm (Civil, Criminal, Business)
In-House Counsel
Other roles
Contract Management
Compliance
Project Management
Business Leader

7. Show Me the Money Short answer – it depends Field Years of experience
Grades
Location, location, location
Salary Guides
Robert Half Legal -
Special Counsel -

8. Questions???