• Lawyer Job Description

    A lawyer is a person who is qualified to practice law. A lawyer performs duties such as conducting legal research, interviewing clients and witnesses to gather evidence, providing legal advice, and representing clients in court.

    A lawyer should be sagacious, clever, analytical, objective, diligent, confident, persuasive, and good at public speaking. They should have a competitive spirit and the ability to think quickly and remain calm in difficult situations. They should also have the ability to inspire trust and believe in their clients and keep their information confidential.

  • What does a Lawyer do?

    Lawyers may do some or all of the following:

    • conduct legal research and analyze information
    • interview clients and witnesses to gather evidence
    • give legal advice to clients
    • analyze prior cases and legal arguments
    • prepare legal documents such as affidavits and wills
    • prosecute accused criminals
    • conduct depositions in a courtroom
    • sign court documents
    • represent a client in legal proceedings
    • serve as general councils for a corporation
  • Where does a Lawyer work?
  • Working Conditions

    Lawyers usually work normal office hours, but may sometimes work overtime and weekends when researching cases. They work in offices, law libraries and courtrooms. They may travel to attend court sessions or to conduct interviews or research.

  • What is Required to Become a Lawyer?

    To be qualified to practice law in a country, you will need to have graduated from a law school, passed the bar licensing exam and be licensed by the body regulating the practice of law in the country.

  • Modules

    Just to give you an idea, some of the classes that you’ll be taking in college may include:

    • Torts
    • Law and business
    • Professional responsibility
    • Civil procedures
    • Trial advocacy
    • Legal research and writing
    • Administrative law
    • Family law
    • Criminal law
    • Environmental law
    • Constitutional law
    • Patent law
    • Land use law
    • Trust and estates
    • Antitrust
  • Specializations
  • Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

    Lawyers need to have:

    • patience
    • adaptability
    • creativity
    • self-discipline
    • empathy
    • diligence and resilience
    • integrity and reliability
    • good memory
    • good attention to detail
    • good judgment and decision making skills
    • good listening and communication skills
    • good time management and organizational skills
    • debating skills
    • negotiation and persuasion skills
    • leadership skills
    • analytical and problem solving skills
    • the ability to be relatable
    • the ability to work well under pressure
    • the ability to keep client’s information confidential
    • the ability to present evidence in court
    • the ability to research, apply and analyze laws, regulations and policies
    • knowledge of courthouse procedures and legal documents
    • knowledge of legal terminology
    • knowledge of legal concepts
    • knowledge of the country’s laws and legal history
    • knowledge of project management principles and practice

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