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Wednesday, 25 May 2011

A Lawyers work environment

Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients’ homes or places of business and, when necessary, in hospitals or prisons. They may travel to attend meetings, gather evidence, and appear before courts, legislative bodies, and other authorities. They also may face particularly heavy pressure when a case is being tried. Preparation for court includes understanding the latest laws and judicial decisions.

Salaried lawyers usually have structured work schedules. Lawyers who are in private practice or those who work for large firms may work irregular hours, including weekends, while conducting research, conferring with clients, or preparing briefs during nonoffice hours. Lawyers often work long hours; of those who work full time, about 33 percent work 50 or more hours per week.

"A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."
-Mario Puzo 
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27 comments:

  1. Pool Fool25 May 2011 at 05:38

    a true quote

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  2. Zombie25 May 2011 at 05:52

    Dang! Lawyers work a whole lot!!

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  3. The Angry Lurker25 May 2011 at 05:56

    "A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."
    -Mario Puzo

    Have actually read this before, good post.

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  4. wastrel25 May 2011 at 05:56

    They also work at the bottom of the sea according to the joke )~

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  5. kxxthanxx25 May 2011 at 06:18

    great quote!

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  6. 12325 May 2011 at 06:48

    Working weekends? no thanks :(

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  7. Endless25 May 2011 at 06:51

    soo true mario puzo. especially in italy :)

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  8. Justsayin'25 May 2011 at 07:28

    Man that's to much seems like you would never be able to rest your brain.

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  9. Anonymous25 May 2011 at 08:06

    I've heard that many convicts study law and then have a better understanding of how to dodge law and get away with loads of money. Clever buggers :)

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  10. BigMike25 May 2011 at 08:28

    But even the lowest ranked lawyers seam to have nice offices...

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  11. Mercurio25 May 2011 at 08:36

    that's a terrifying quote

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  12. T. Banacek25 May 2011 at 08:43

    Sounds like work.

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  13. Jazz bazooka25 May 2011 at 09:03

    hm.. interasting

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  14. OatmealStout25 May 2011 at 12:36

    Sounds like it could be a stressing job.

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  15. AllenTesch25 May 2011 at 12:42

    The hours might be long, but I hear the pay is decent.

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  16. BTN Hip Hop25 May 2011 at 14:04

    damn, that mario puzo quote really puts it into perspective

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  17. Astronomy Pirate25 May 2011 at 14:13

    I'm betting being a lawyer on retainer for a major corporation must be a pretty sweet gig.

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  18. HiFi25 May 2011 at 15:09

    Versatile work environments! It sounds so nice to be a lawyer.

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  19. Admin25 May 2011 at 16:06

    Once again man, interesting stuff.

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  20. #1925 May 2011 at 16:20

    Love that closing quote!

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  21. Kamatacci25 May 2011 at 16:50

    That quote is so true, sadly

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  22. Kicking Rocks25 May 2011 at 18:19

    Lawyers have that ability, of stealing lol

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  23. Jack of Diamonds25 May 2011 at 23:15

    Interesting post!

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  24. JayPower25 May 2011 at 23:46

    Wise words from the great man mario puzo! ;D

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  25. Daniel26 May 2011 at 01:26

    1 rules of fight club :
    Kill the lawyer first

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  26. Nom de Plume26 May 2011 at 03:04

    yeah my dad does about 50h/week

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  27. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 04:46

    whoa, Loats of overtime... But gethering information is probably a lengthy proccess..

    Brilliant quote, and so so true.

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