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Opportunities exist in the legal profession for rewarding service to individuals and society. This pamphlet is intended to help those of you who are considering law as your career. It should give you a better idea of what to expect on your educational path and the career opportunities open to you once your law degree is obtained.  \nWHAT IS LAW?  \nTo assign one universally accepted definition of law would be impossible. Even among experts, the interpretations of law and its implications are virtually infinite. However, the main functions of modern law include: maintaining peace; influencing and enforcing standards of conduct; maintaining the status quo; facilitating orderly change; providing for maximum individual self-assertion; promoting justice; and providing solutions to conflicts and problems.  \nTHE LAWYER’S ROLE  \nThe lawyer in our society holds a twofold responsibility, working as both an officer of the court and a public servant. The lawyer’s function is to provide legal assistance in resolving conflicts and ensuring justice.  \nAs an officer of the court, the lawyer is charged with the responsibility of upholding and working within the framework of American law, which is based on the Constitution and written legislation.  \nAs a public servant, the lawyer is a counselor who advises his or her clients to put their entangled legal affairs into workable order.  \nCHOOSING A CAREER  \nBefore choosing a career, you should evaluate your abilities, work inclinations, and personal goals. Prerequisites to a career in law include the intelligence and diligence to earn a law degree and to pass the bar exam and then be admitted to the Bar, which allows you to practice law. You must be inclined to work perhaps 60 hours a week to complete your law school studies and later, as a lawyer, you may have to work nights or weekends on cases and function under extreme pressure.  \nAs for personal goals, a law career provides an opportunity to earn a substantial income and can lead to a position of authority and influence. However, these personal objectives are often forced to become secondary since the profession of law is geared toward serving the public, not perpetuating personal ambitions. In fact, ethical rules are in place to ensure that lawyers fulfill their responsibilities to the public. Frequently, a lawyer’s greatest satisfaction comes through the genuine desire to help people in trouble by giving them assurance that their legal rights will be protected.  \n􀀳  \nAREAS OF LAW  \nMore than half of all lawyers go into private practice, setting up a solo office or joining a law firm of two or more partners. Private practitioners usually handle a variety of cases, although they often earn a reputation for concentrating in a particular area. This reputation leads to client referrals. For example, a lawyer might gain a reputation as a divorce lawyer, handling enough cases in this area to comprise most or all of his or her practice.  \nMany lawyers are employed by departments and agencies of federal, state, and municipal governments. Many work for private businesses, large corporations, or industrial firms. Some lawyers become judges, politicians, mediators, or teachers. Others apply their legal education in areas such as banking, insurance, and real estate, where legal knowledge may be apart of the job activities.  \nBecause the profession of law is so diverse and complicated, law school provides a general legal background, after which there are many options as to the specific area of law or career to be pursued.  \nLAWYER’S JOB DESCRIPTION  \nThe lawyer’s role most familiar to the public is that of a trial lawyer. Trials are news items because they involve people in dramatic and crisis situations. However, many men and women who practice law seld","cbCaivCtdO8WUMBs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivCtdO8WUMBs","pdf",329699,8,"English","# Introduction\n# What is Law?\n# The Lawyer’s Role\n# Choosing a Career\n# Areas of Law\n# Lawyer’s Job Description\n# Pre-Law Education\n# Law Schools and Costs","[{\"question\":\"What are the main functions of modern law described in the pamphlet?\",\"answer\":\"The pamphlet lists functions such as maintaining peace, enforcing standards of conduct, facilitating orderly change, promoting justice, and providing solutions to conflicts and problems.\"},{\"question\":\"What responsibilities does the lawyer have in society?\",\"answer\":\"The pamphlet states that a lawyer has a twofold responsibility: serving as an officer of the court and as a public servant providing legal assistance to resolve conflicts and ensure justice.\"},{\"question\":\"What education is recommended before applying to law school?\",\"answer\":\"The pamphlet advises taking required high school courses for college admission, strengthening reading and writing skills, and building a strong liberal arts background including subjects like English, political science, economics, philosophy, logic, and business management.\"}]","So You Want to bea Lawyer - Career Guide | PDF",1789315695]