Should I be a lawyer?

Ever wonder what being a lawyer might look like?

You may be picturing this:

But law is a very diverse field with many career options!

So, how do you know if becoming a lawyer is right for you?

• Provide counselling advice to clients on legal matters

• Represent clients in state, provincial, or federal courts of law

• Represent clients in civil disputes

• Write legal documents and contracts on behalf of clients

• Perform regular administrative tasks related to running a business

• Criminal

• Entertainment

• Tax

• Administrative

• Real Estate

• Personal Injury

• Civil Rights

• Environmental

• Family

• Health

• Immigration

• Corporate

• Employment

• International

In Law Firms or Offices

• Most lawyers work in and meet with clients in law firms or law offices.

In Court

• Sometimes lawyers have to represent their clients in court.

• Communication skills

• Problem solving skills

• Analytical thinking

• Organizational abilities

• Computer skills

• Working under pressure

In Canada, the average salary for a Lawyer is $75,672 CAD.

In the United States, the average salary for a Lawyer is $85,798 USD.

• You enjoy writing and researching, especially cases and legal data.

• You like to collaborate with clients and coworkers.

• You are a problem solver and would enjoy preparing cases to win.

• You wouldn't mind working long hours and spending most of your time in an office.

  

• You wouldn't enjoy sitting at a desk and staring at a computer for most of the day.

• You aren't willing to do detailed and repetitive work for weeks at a time.

• You aren't comfortable working under pressure.

• You wouldn't enjoy researching cases and legal information.

  

Does it sound like being a lawyer could be a good career path for you?

If it does...