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Job Description
Most of us are familiar with TV shows like “Law and Order” and “Ally McBeal,” which dramatize the lives of lawyers. ... In fact, most lawyers spend a lot more time reading, writing, and researching than they do in court.
There are also many types of lawyers. ... Both of these types of lawyers are known as “criminal lawyers.”
Other lawyers focus on business-related matters like taxation, commercial transactions, and the incorporation of new companies. Generally called “corporate lawyers,” their work involves fewer court appearances and more negotiations and careful reading of contracts. ... Some lawyers, particularly those living in small towns, may practice in all of these areas.
Whatever their specialty, lawyers share many of the same basic duties. ...
In all these situations, lawyers are responsible for interpreting the law and applying it to specific situations. ...
Working Conditions
Lawyers work in a variety of settings. ... Others work in law firms with anywhere from 5 to 500 other lawyers. ... Meeting with clients or colleagues and going to court may also take up a large part of lawyers’ workday, depending on the type of law they practice. Some lawyers travel frequently as well.
Since law is a competitive profession and many get paid according to the amount of time they work, lawyers often work long hours. ...
Lawyers who work for government agencies or as in-house counsel for large companies are paid a salary, rather than by the number of hours they work, and typically have more regular hours.
Earnings
In general, lawyers are paid quite well. ...
However, not all lawyers have high salaries; a lot depends where they work and what type of law they practice. ...
The way in which lawyers are compensated varies as well.
Approximate Word count = 1397
Approximate Pages = 5.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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