I think I want to be a lawyer what kind should I be?
337967
Basically there are two groups. Those that deal with civil law and those who deal with criminal law. Among the civil lawyers include those who deal with business, education,environmental, family, and personal injury. Criminal lawyers seem to specialize in either prosecuting or defending criminals. For you to decide which practice area would be best for you contact your state or county BAR association and ask them for some help learning about what is available. Good luck.
414701
if you are interested in pilitics i suggest you should study law cause if you study politics you probably will end up teaching history in some school.law contains politics.
1120794
While you should get a job that pays good for the lifestyle you want you should keep in mind that you should find a profession that you would enjoy as well. :)
458948
I would probably want to be an artist, musician or writer. Or maybe a food critic.
197539
Law - but I'm biased, I'm an attorney.  But, if I could go to school for the rest of my life - I would love to study literature or medicine.
570054
Being a lawyer is a long hard road.\n\nStart with a bachelors degree, preferably something related to the type of law you eventually want to practice. Then, after getting reasonably good grades and graduating, you take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).\n\nAfter you've taken the LSAT, you get to start applying to law schools. Once you are accepted, you get another three years of studying all the general fields of law. Remember that lawyers in the US have earned a Juris Doctorate, which is a post-graduate degree. \n\nAfter those additional three years of study, then the fun starts. The Bar exam. Imagine a comprehensive final exam covering everything you've learned in the core classes over three years. Two to three straight days of testing. Then you wait 3-4 months for your results.\n\nI graduated from law school a week ago, and am now studying for the California Bar. Over 1/3 of all the students in my entering class dropped out during law school. Of those that actually finished law school, almost half will likely not pass the bar their first time. That's California average.\n\nIt's a noble profession, despite the reputation that lawyers have gotten in the general public. But it's not an easy road, and not for the faint of heart. Good luck.
619080
I've always hopped between Law and Psychology when trying to determine what field I would enter. Though, I have a keen interest in the latter, Law riles me up. It makes me feel "alive" knowing that it in my future is the possibility of fighting someone's cause, any cause... No matter how silly or petty. Just knowing that I'm defending someone's right, knowing I'm assisting a person in getting their voice heard is uniquely thrilling for me I guess :)
706689
As a paralegal, I can do anything your attorney can do except represent you in court.  I cannot accept a case, set a fee, or give legal advice.  I must know a wide variety of legal concepts, be organized, have an understanding of state and local rules, be diplomatic and trustworthy.  I also have a Bachelor of Science degree with a paralegal major...not necessary but it gives a great edge when competing for a job.
534127
Why do you need SOURCES?? I'm a college student who is planning on attending law school in a year. As a lawyer, you choose which cases and clients you wish to represent, and what type of law you want to go into. There are also so many types of law, not every lawyer is a defense lawyer for criminals! There are good lawyers out there - "Christian" or not!
185131
One of the most growing fields is intellectual property.  However, in order to get a job most firms want you to have a bachelors in engineering or a natural science.  Property law and family law are both fields that should have a market no matter where you live.  Don't worry about what type of law you want to practice til you get there - you won't know enough about it until you actually start learning law.  I'm almost done with my first year, and I still have no clue!!  And you can always change fields later on in your career.  Good luck!
724083
I would imagine so unless you forsee that within the next ten years everyone will get along and work together toward a common goal for all of humanity.  One where we live in an ideal utopia with no differences and no grudges and no disagreements and devoid of any crimes.  Yeah, like that's going to happen!  Being that as it is, I would say that a career in law will most definitely still be a lucrative occupation.  Unless of course you become a public defender.
546707
if your good 150 an hour. if you suck, 149 and below.\n\ndont become a lawyer, lawyers are evil.
172585
It can be hard to get into a good law school but providing your grades for the Finance/Accounting were good, you should find a suitable law school. Of course the more important question is "Why on earth would any thinking person want to be a lawyer?" Lawyers drive up the cost of doing business and usually add only marginal benefit. Why don't you look at something useful like an MBA.
185910
Don't worry about what they accept the most of---what interest YOU? Think of something that interest you and then think of how you can incorporate law into that.\nGood luck!!!:)
715279
You will either want to become a peace officer or lawyer.\n\nYou could get a paralegal degree. Ask at your school.
135337
Law school would be a good start, most of your polititions are lawyers. I would think you should take some courses in public speaking. Then it is just a matter of getting old enough. You might work as a public defender in the mean time so that you can see the injustice in the system. Then when you are old enough run for a lower office. Thats just practice. Work your way up to you are in a positiona to do some good. Good luck to you.
290032
i'm going to school right now for paralegal. you will be involved in cases, know the law, and be the attorney's right hand person. make sure you get an associates' degree rather than a certificate.....more job options for you. this career will give you plenty of opportunity for growth. good luck!!!