How many jobs are there?

Lawyers held about 759200 jobs in 2008. Most lawyers worked for themselves or in law firms. Some lawyers work for other businesses or for the government.

So lots of jobs out there folks!

How much does this job pay?

Lawyers are some of the highest paid workers. Although some lawyers work for themselves, many other laywers work for governments, law firms, and corporations. In May 2008 , the average yearly wage for lawyers were $124,750.

First post in a while!

Hey guys sorry i havent been making posts recently, I've been traveling for the past month and a half. I'm back now though so I will start making new posts daily once again :)

How do you get ready?

All lawyers need a license from the state in which they want to work. To get a license, people need to get a college degree and then go to law school for 3 years. Finally, lawyers must pass a test called the bar examination.

Even after they start working, lawyers need to keep on learning about changed in the law, Most status make lawyers take classes from time to time.

To start getting ready for this job, students can take English classes to learn how to write, do research, and make presentations. Social studies classes teach about research and the law. People who want to be lawyers also need strong reading skills.

Lawyer Info

What is this job like?
Lawyers give people and companies advice and tell them what they can and cant do under the law. Sometimes, they hire lawyers to take their side in court against other people or companies, or against the government.

Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person much be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.

After doing research, lawyers make arguments to show that the people they work for should win in court. Some lawyers speak in court, but many lawyers don't. Lawyers also write legal documents like contracts and wills. They need to be very specific and well-written.

Lawyers do most of their work in officers, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients' homes or businesses. Some lawyers meet clients in hospitals or prisons. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court.

More coming soon!

Lawyer facts

Right so seeing as we've just finished going through the step by step guide on how to become a finance lawyer, i thought id post some cool facts about lawyers.

This is a list of famous people who attended law school (at least partially), but are known for doing something other than law.

-Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi
- St. Louis Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa
- Novelist Henry James
- The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek
- 26 of 44 U.S. Presidents including such notables as both Adams, Lincoln, Arthus, FDR and Obama
-Author John Grisham
-Law & Order actor and US Senator Fred Thompson
- ''Ozzie and Harriet Show'' star Ozzie Nelson

More tomorrow!

Step five on how to become a finance lawyer!

Create a strong and effective resume. Highlight your licences, internships and other legal working experience. Search job boards, network with alumni at colleges, universities and law schools to locate jobs for finance lawyers that you are interested in. If you want to work at a law office, corporate firm or government agency, contact the head recruiter at the human resources department and set up an interview.

And thats on it how to become a finance lawyer!
I hope this information was useful!