Economic Lifestyle

After I graduate college I plan to attend law school and hopefully become an attorney. With our economy the way it is, it seems finding a job after school is going to be difficult. I interviewed an attorney and my uncle, Anthony Terronova to find out more about my desired profession. Here is a summary of what I discovered.

There are many different types of law that a person can go into including working for a corporation, government, private practice, and legal aid; to name a few. The job market is greatly affected by the economy because if the economy is down, corporations are less likely to hire more attornies. Other factors can include the growth of population in the level of business. Another factor is if you begin your own practice because you put yourself in competition with larger, more established firms.

The biggest pitfall in the profession is the level of competition. You need to attend a four year college and receive a degree from a law school. Also, you need to meet the requirements of the state you wish to practice in. The competition is rising because more people are graduating from law school each year so going to a highly regarded law school gives you an advantage.

When beginning your career, one usually begins working as an associate with more experienced lawyers or judges. From there, they can branch off into being admitted into a partnership or judgeship, becoming an administrator, or even working in a managerial position at a large corporation.

In order to ensure success while you are still in school, it is necessary to be proficient in writing and public speaking. Doing well on the LSAT, having a high GPA, and doing internships in college boost one's chances on getting accepted into a prestigious law school.

Being a lawyer involves a great deal of responsibility and respect for your clients and the people you work with. Also, being able to handle complex situations and analyzing legal problems is necessary to become a good lawyer. As with most jobs, you need to be passionate about it in order to be good at it.