1. Intro to Mass Communication April 14,2011
Janaya Robinson
Intro to Mass Communication
April 14,2011

2. Lawyer (what is a lawyer)
Lawyers serve as advocates as well as advisors.
As advocates- they speak for their clients in court by presenting supportive evidence
As advisors- they counsel their clients on their legal rights and obligation.
Lawyers (often referred to as attorneys or counselors, can interpret laws apply laws to specific situations and draft new laws.

3. Why I chose this Career Passion for defending people Busy job Debater
Love proving people wrong

4. Type of Lawyers Assault Bankruptcy Worker compensation Criminal
Divorce
Personal Injury
Consumer fraud
Property Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Child Support
Nursing Home Abuse
Etc.

5. Job Outlook There are about 735,000 lawyers practicing nationwide.
The demand for lawyers is said to increase tremendously by 2014, however, there are still many people entering the field, therefore, the competition will still be stiff.
Best opportunity for people who want to work for law firms are in the big city
The best opportunity for private practices is in suburban areas and small towns

6. Earnings and Salary
In 2004, median salary for all lawyers is $94,930 a year
State and local government lawyers-$70,000 -$73,410per year
Federal government lawyer-$108,000 per year
Entered practice in large firms- $34,000-$80,000 per year
Start their own business after law school with good experience can earn from $130,000 to a million dollars a year

7. Education and Training Required
Must have a bachelors degree from a four year undergraduate college
Must pass the LSAT(law school admission test)
Good scores on aptitude test
Must complete law school
Must be admitted to the bar in their perspective states

8. Working Conditions
Most lawyers work in offices but they must also be flexible. Lawyers also must be prepared to work overtime especially if they are preparing for a court case of some sort. Lawyers are known to handle clients in their office, their client’s office or place of business, or even in a hospital or a prison.

9. Plans After Claflin
After I graduate from Claflin, I plan to immediately take the LSAT, apply for USC Columbia's law school and began working towards my dreams of becoming a juvenile lawyer.