if a family member is a lawyer and does it runs in the family to become lawyers,too? Just curious!?
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No exactly. But since a family member is already a lawyer, you get to know the field better. You have a better exposure in the said field. \n\nNot only a lawyer but even may be a doctor or engineer. Its not in the blood. Its in the mind where they carry the interest towards the profeesion.
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I am a law student, so when I get my JD and pass the bar exam, I expect to be successful and eventually make loads of money. Well, at least enough to pay off the massive amount of loans! lol I would not go through law school otherwise: it sucks 90% of the time! :o) My fellow law school students and attorneys know what I mean.
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dba_greg is right, but even if you become common law partners, have a lawyer write up a will. Especially if you live in a red state. "Some People" think common law rights are open to interpretation.  Do either of you have immediate family members who disagree with your lifestyle?  Then, make SURE your partner is legally protected!
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You should certainly check that out; I understand that many ex-convicts have obtained law degrees and made careers in the legal field, as lawyers, private investigators, parole officers, sometimes even as cops.  Restrictions vary by state.  Your felony conviction will remain on your record (as you know) but it is not necessarily an impediment.  Good luck.
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Could it be?  Yes?  Would it likely be?  No.  As a jurist myself I can tell you my own experience, which I believe to be common.\n\nFirst, law school does not breed independent thinkers, creativity, etc.  It's all about learning how to do legal research on precedent.  Second, when you hear that lawyers who seek to succeed in their business today spend somewhere in the neighborhood of 70 hours per week at their jobs, for up to the first 10 years of their career, know that this is not an exaggeration.\n\nNow, as far as your creative license goes, while the field you choose to practice in is important, all lawyers are very limited in what they can practically do and argue in each case.  Analytical thinking is important, but don't go into law thinking that you'll get a 'Law and Order', 'LA Law', etc. type case more than once in a lifetime, if that.  For the most part law is a dry, unforgiving, but lucrative business.  In my experience, the best lawyers are the people that would make they best, most cut-throat of business-people in different circumstances.\n\nI myself went in for the money.  I left early on when I realize that I would be good and rich, but utterly unhappy.  I went the academic route instead and now am much happier.  It's more important to ask yourself what your priorities are in life (what makes you happy?  Money?  Family? Relaxation?) than reading tea leaves as to potential careers.  Pay attention to the classes you truly enjoy.  It may be that you'll fall in love with photography, or chemistry, you just never know.  Just don't box yourself in too early.  Good luck.
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Wow, that's a tough one, see a "good" lawyer, always be honest or it will catch up with you in the end & get as much support as you can, true love conkers all!
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Lawyers are motivated by a combination of money and power. Without legal disputes, such as in civil matters, there would be a dramatic decline in the need for those lawyers. So, yes lawyers are trying to make you money but, the bottom line is their pocket-book, not yours!!! So, this is really a catch 22 where both sides can win big but, the lawyers assume lots of risk in civil matters--which in some cases they make NO money, if they lose your dispute. So, before lawyers touch many civil cases they will pose some really important questions, i.e, is this a winnable case and is this worth my time--considering how much I (lawyer) could potentially earn?\n\nCivil law is still a popular area of law but, there is a huge need now for immigration lawyers. So, if law is your interest then consider that area.
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how about becoming a lawyer, it would't take as long
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You can "read for the bar".\n\nIf by "becoming a lawyer" you mean, "licensed to practice law in a U.S. State", then you should know that some states (California, maybe CO, VA too) do not require you to attend law school, although they do require you to pass the Bar Exam--the same exam given to students who have graduated law school.\n\nYou can just read up on the law on your own, and when you think you're ready, just take the exam.  If you pass--you can practice law in that state just like anybody who went to law school.\n\nThe buzzword here is "read for the bar" if you want to search for more.
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What are the chances of hitting it big as an actress anyways? I've always felt it superficial to hope for something like that--the chances are like that for playing in the NFL. A lawyer, on the other hand, requires work, but ends up paying off lots in the long run if your determination gets you through.
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They usually start out in there careers with an education in Law or Political Science. This is not to say that a person must be a lawyer in order to be a politician; however, it is a fact that almost all of our elected politicians do have legal backgrounds.\nWhat else do they do to get there? \nGees fella, I am afraid that the list is long and at times shady; however, there are many senators, governors and presidents that are beyond reproach.  \nTake care of your 'right to vote.'  Make sure that a crook does not get 'in.'  Jose
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The Constitution does not define what a lawyer's role is. Given your attitude, I imagine you are independently wealthy and don't need to or want to work for a living,
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Recently a niche has opened in the medical industry for nurses with legal training and lawyers with nursing training. It's a unique combination and should be investigated. There is also a need for nurses with administrative training. I would recommend checking into both to further professional development.
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Great Question. Im gonna have to find out from a lawyer.
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I am not a lawyer.  I seem to remember hearing this:\n\n            The law is on the Old System.  Most lawyers now are\n            (functioning) on the New System.  That is why a lot of \n            lawyers appear to not be doing a very good job.\n\nThink about it or ask someone about it.  Find out what it takes to get on the System.  How does getting on the System affect one's thinking and reasoning pattern as well as an individual's conduct?\nI am not sure exactly where I heard the above remark, but I seem to recall hearing it from someone who would be some kind of legitimate authority on lawyers.\n\nOf course, it is bad to taint them all with the same brush.  Honest lawyers do exist, I am sure, and they have the potential to do a lot of good if they got to where they are in an upright way without different forms of theft.  However, I think that lawyers of this genre are few and far between, and they generally function from inside an arena of thieves.  They are very rare birds nowdays I think.  A definite need for honest lawyers exists today.\n\n"We're expected to give bad advice some of the time (to pay back the System)" - lawyer quotation I seem to vaguely recall overhearing.\n\nAlso, clients who put lawyers up to certain forms of behaviour can be just as callous (e.g. divorce and child custody suits when one spouse wants to get back at the other).
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They might not be as competent...this is true.  But all attorneys take an oath to represent their clients to the best of their ability.  Their competency will depend on their experience...and their passion.  Your brother would be smart to be very proactive...participate as much as he can..give as much information, ask as many questions as he can..help in his defense.