Should I pursue a career as a Dentist or a Lawyer?
Wow, Stephen t, doesn't seem to happy with his job selection, here's my two cent's. If its money and prestige then go for the lawyer job (I've got a friend that's a Navy lawyer and he gets paid well and gets to attend all the high profile cases for the Navy. That's just for the Navy. Once he decides to go private then you can only guess how much he will acquire as a private practice lawyer with a prestige law firm. My family Dentist of course is the other that earns good money. He has his own practice which earns him and his wife (who also is a certified Dentist) a good life style. They live in a very affluent neighborhood. He seems to enjoy his work. With that being said it is still up to you. The only advice I can give you is do what makes you happy. Having a job that allows you to earn 120 - 200k a yr is great, but if you’re not satisfied in life then all the riches will not make you happy. I can say both are happy with their jobs, although my Dentist seems to be happier (2 kids, wife and cats). My lawyer friend is young and spends a lot of time on the road. So I’m sure once he finishes the Navy contract he will no doubt opt for a more civilized 9 - 5 hr work week. The important point here is that both have a great sense of service to other is the first and only thing. Both jobs require dedication and excellence. The one you chose will be the one you should be happy with. Good luck in your endeavor.
What career should I go for? LAW or IAS?
I am confused about my career plans.. Is law a more interesting option or the administrative services? I am basically an extrovert, very creative, I can speak and write pretty well, I am good at studies. What should be a more ideal career for me? Please support your answer with reasons.
Accounting (CPA) VS Law Career?
Hey everyone, thank you for taking the time to hear me out. I am currently an eco major (going into senior year) and have had to take Business Pre-Calc, Business Calc, and various stat courses, along with already having an associates degree in business and have taken accounting courses. I currently fulfill more pre-reqs towards a CPA route (MS degree or MBA route). I am confident that I can be a CPA, but at the same time I have always had a strong interest in law. However after reading MANY internet sources, including the wall street journal, I am not confident that my interest in law is enough to pursue that passion. I always hear everybody say, "Do what you want and have an interest in doing", well im a little bit different. I would be happier doing something like accounting which ive been told is a exploding field with potentially high incomes, rather than "pursing my dream" and earning 30k a year after a long haul at law school. Also note that I come from a family w/ a successful family business that spends large amounts on accountants, so on top of working in public accounting I would have a lot to do with finance and accounting for our business. So my question to you guys is do you see law as a dieing field, and greater opportunities in accounting as a CPA? Im a firm believe in incentives. I just dont want to waste time at law school if theres no payoff, so what do you guys see as a job with more economic security (demand for it), and as a job that will always yield income? I appreciate it thank you for your help.
How do you like being a lawyer, did it help you gain your career goals?
Like a lot of people who go to law school, my career goals were ambitious, yet idealistic.I wanted to help people. I imagined myself doing that by working in international human rights law for a non-profit or NGO. Today, I work for myself and practice immigration law.But I do help people. As Carlos Nolla, my mentor in immigration law likes to tell me, “We protect the vulnerable. We represent the most vulnerable people on Earth against the most powerful government in the world.”He also tells me, “we can’t change the whole world. But we can change someone’s whole world.”Overall, I love being a lawyer. But as an immigration lawyer who cares deeply about my clients and cases, the pit of my stomach often makes its presence known.On the wall of my office directly across from my desk hangs a picture of the Kennedy brothers standing behind the desk of the Oval Office. It was taken during the Cuban Missile Crisis.They must have felt the weight of the world on their shoulders. I look at it, and remind myself that I only have the weight of one person’s world on mine.
Lawyers that don't appear in court?
What are the different types of lawyers that don't appear in court all the time (actually never), and have to deal with all the pressures of a court room? Please give examples and details about what they do on a daily basis. I am interested in being a lawyer, but the only thing holding me back is that I don't want to be in court all the time.
Lawyer or Physician Assistant?
Ever since I could remember I have always wanted to be a Lawyer, but I don't see myself being a Lawyer. For me it was either becoming a Lawyer or a Doctor, but I don't like how the process of becoming a Doctor takes too long and how stressful it is so that's why I am thinking about being a PA. It's very similar to a Doctor and it's almost a perfect job for me, but I don't think I am smart enough to go towards the medical field. I think I could handle becoming a Lawyer. My brain says to become a Lawyer, but my heart says to become a PA. HELP ME PLEASE!! Thank you!
I'm thinking of becoming a Lawyer/Businessman, good career choice?
No, and due to the very competitive nature of the law business, even those "as sharp as a tack" can be left in the dust. Law was once a profession that was honorable and noble. It paid well, and all lawyers had the prospect of some type of employment in the legal field. It's not the case today. Every year, 40,000 people graduate from law school competing for the few jobs that are out there. Many of them are highly qualified without a doubt, but with odds like those, employers hold all the bargaining chips. They can: (1) lower the starting salary. Watch craigslist and other job postings. Some lawyers will start at $35-40k. That's lousy for 7 years of postsecondary education. Competition is fierce for lawyer jobs that pay $0. http://bigdebtsmalllaw.wordpress.com/200... (2) raise the admission requirements. Employers can even demand sterling credentials for #1, a salary that's not very high. They can require that applicants be in the top 25 percent of the class and have law review or journal experience. But what you should think about are three years and at least $100k you will spend in a legal education. That doesn't include lost wage opportunities or the money you could have been making in lieu of law school. Just note that you could be doing better than $35k without a law or even a bachelor degree!
Do lawyers often face moral crises at their job? If so, how do they go about it?
I had a moral crisis arise in the course of my representation of an individual. I humbly asked the Court through written motion to allow me to withdraw. The judge was perturbed, and gave me a harsh lecture, but in the end he signed my proffered order. There are other examples, but I keep those to myself, the actions I took (or inactions) are not public record.If you do not have some sort of code for what level of deviousness you can handle, and know how to set your boundaries, then you will become amoral. Which is alot different from being immoral, though the concepts overlap.I had a Harvard trained law professor who loved to repeat two phrases a good bit: “that is quite the sticky wicket,” and, “you are more right than wrong (or the reverse)”. It helped to understand that there were sticky wickets out there, and one would do well to avoid them. It helped to understand that you could be right and wrong at the same time, to varying degrees.Bear in mind that lawyers are humans before they are lawyers. But, yes, many moral quandries arise which are not covered by the rules of ethics. Its just a question of what you decide you can live with and still sleep at night.
Is a Paralegal Career the right choice?
I have a bachelors in Sociology and am very interested in pursuing a certificate in Paralegal Studies. The career seems very interesting to me and would love to work in the legal field (without becoming a lawyer). I have read on different forums on the internet some horror stories about the job. About long hours and stress, rude, arrogant, MEAN lawyers, and not many job opportunities or advancements. Can an experience paralegal give me some information/advice on the paralegal world? Thank you!
Can a Corporate lawyer work as a Trial lawyer?
I am still going through my undergraduate studies, but I am investigating the career of law. So I was interested in knowing if a business lawyer or corporate lawyer work as a trial lawyer as well?