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Ever wonder what being a lawyer might look like?

You may be picturing this:

Elle Woods in Legally Blonde standing in court as a law student.

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

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

What Do They Do?

  • 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

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There Are So Many Different Types Of Law!

  • Criminal

  • Entertainment

  • Tax

  • Administrative

  • Real Estate

  • Personal Injury

  • Civil Rights

  • Environmental

  • Family

  • Health

  • Immigration

  • Corporate

  • Employment

  • International

Steve Carell in The Office saying 'Oh wow'

Quiz

Which type of lawyer most likely represents clients in issues involving water laws, climate change laws, and land management laws?

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Where Do Lawyers Spend Most Of Their Time?

In Law Firms or Offices

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

In Court

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  • Sometimes lawyers have to represent their clients in court.

Quiz

Should you become a lawyer if you enjoy spending most of your time in an office?

Skills For A Legal Career

  • Communication skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Analytical thinking

  • Organizational abilities

  • Computer skills

  • Working under pressure

Will It Pay The Bills?

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

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

You'll Love It If...

  • 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.

    Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show happily shouting 'Yes!'

Look For Another Career Path If...

  • 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.

    Bernie Sanders saying 'Hmm... I think I'll Pass' during his interview on Showtime’s Desus and Mero.

Take Action

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

If it does...

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Emily P.

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