Occupation
Lawyer
Advises clients on their legal rights and obligations, prepares the documents that give effect to a decision, and represents clients in negotiations, tribunals, and court. Practice areas differ widely, so two lawyers can do work that looks almost nothing alike.
Also known as: Attorney · Solicitor · Advocate · Legal counsel
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Part of Law, compliance and justice
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What the work involves
Meet clients to understand a dispute, transaction, or legal question
Research legislation, regulations, and decided cases that bear on a matter
Draft pleadings, contracts, opinions, and correspondence
Negotiate settlements and explain the risks attached to each option
Appear before courts or tribunals to argue a client's position
Keep matter files, limitation dates, and client confidences in order
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How people commonly enter
University law degree followed by the admission process set by the local bar or law society
Graduate-entry law degree after a first degree in another subject
Supervised placement such as articling or pupillage, where the jurisdiction requires one
Transfer assessment for lawyers already admitted in another jurisdiction
Typical training: Postgraduate or professional degree
Licensing: Regulated in most jurisdictions. Confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
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Typical work context
- Desk based
- High responsibility
- Public facing
- Varied work
Desk based · High responsibility · Public facing · Varied work
Related interests
- Investigative (analytical)
- Enterprising (leading)
- Social (helping)
Investigative (analytical) · Enterprising (leading) · Social (helping)
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