Archive for January, 2009

What are some advantages and disadvantages of becoming a lawyer?

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Lizzie- A Flight On Broken Wings asked: I am only thirteen, but I have already started thinking about possible careers. I would like it to involve something related to criminal justice. Therefore, I’m asking to ask you folks (preferably people that know what they’re talking about) what I need to do to become a lawyer.
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What is the difference between a lawyer and a good lawyer?

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

King of the Net asked: What qualities should a good lawyer possess?

What are some good ways to become a lawyer?

Friday, January 16th, 2009

Josh W asked: I have always wanted to be a lawyer ever since i was little. I am only 16 and turning 17 very soon (on the 30th) and i am taking some extraciricular classes when school gets back in session. those are Buisiness Law, and young lawyers, or something like that. But what some [...]

What does it look like when a lawyer tries to get a surveillance tape?

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Miguel L asked: This is for a medium length story I’m writing. In one part the character’s lawyer manages to get the surveillance footage needed, but I don’t know how to write about it. Does the lawyer do it by supbeana? What does that look like in NY?

How does a lawyer from another jurisdiction join the US legal system and work?

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Nalady asked: I just moved from London to America and I would like to know how I can work as a lawyer in America since I studies the English legal system. Thanx