The area of law is pretty popular nowadays. Attorneys are in high demand due to our lawsuit bent society. People go to court for almost anything. With an increase in lawsuits, comes an increase in the demand or need for attorneys. Attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in the area of law. Some areas of law include bankruptcy, tax, criminal, and personal injury.
Becoming an attorney in Salem is an excellent career option. However, it is not all glamour. It is hard work, with most of the work requiring tedious research. First, graduate from high school with above average grades and grade point averages. Next, apply to college and take undergraduate courses. Then apply and be accepted to law school.
Your grades and grade point average should be above average at all times, especially throughout law school. You will need to do an internship with a law firm. Once you’ve done your internship and finished your courses, take the examination required by the state known as the Bar exam. This test is very difficult and many don’t pass it the first time around. Most pass it the second time around.
Once you have passed the bar exam, you are a licensed attorney and can work as an attorney Salem in the area you studied. You can either start your own practice or work for a firm. As mentioned above, most of the work is research and is done in the law library studying case law and putting reports together for your clients. Once your practice or clientele grows, you can hire a paralegal or legal assistant to do some of the research and other administrative work for you.
You will often meet with clients in the office, but you may also meet with clients in their homes, hospitals, and even prisons. Most attorneys work long hours due to the research part of the job. Many attorneys work irregular hours too. With the exception of some criminal defense attorneys or public defenders who are hired by the state, most lawyers’ salaries are above average. Many start out making $50,000 to $75,000 a year. Some start off making six-figure incomes. After a number of years, many attorneys’ salaries are well into the six-figure range.
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