Grade Graduations Occupational Research Project Lauren Carlson Lawyer Nature of Work Represent clients in court cases Communicate with their clients and other people Conduct research and analysis of legal problems ID: 298062
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11th Grade Graduations Occupational Research Project
Lauren Carlson Slide2
Lawyer Slide3
Nature of Work
Represent clients in court cases
Communicate
with their
clients and other people
Conduct research and analysis of legal problems
Say laws to backup the case
Present facts to backup the case also
Prepares and files
legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals, wills, contracts, and deedsSlide4
Education and Training
7 years of full-time study after high school
4 years of undergraduate study
3 years of law school
A bachelors degree is required to get into most law schools. Slide5
Other Qualifications
Should have good research skills
Writing Skills
Speaking Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Interpersonal Skills Slide6
Job Outlook/ Future Prospects
Employment is expected to grow 10% from 2010 to 2020
Job availability could be cut because of economy problems
Competition is high because more and more students graduate from Law School yearly Slide7
Potential earnings now and in future
Annual wage for a lawyer was $112,760
in May
2010Slide8
3 Similar Occupations
Judges, Mediators, and Hearing Officers- $91,880 a year
Paralegals and Legal Assistants- $46,680 a year
Postsecondary Teachers- $62,050 a year Slide9
*Ancestors CareerSlide10
Accountant Slide11
Nature of Work Work in an office
Some can work at home
Often travel to meet with clients and discuss money and managing money Slide12
Education and Training
Require Bachelors Degree
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
Math Skills
Communication Skills Slide13
Other Qualifications
Licenses to be an accountant
Very good with math and organizing because people are trusting you with taxes and their money