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Lawyer Jokes- Funny Lawyer Pictures

Lawyer Jokes- Funny Lawyer Pictures I was searching for some lawyer jokes when I found this site by accident. The funny thing is, there weren’t really any lawyer jokes, but I did laugh out loud several times because of all the funny lawyer pictures on here. LOL indeed. This site...

The Single Best Source for Aspiring Law Students

The Single Best Source for Aspiring Law Students There are a lot of opportunities for law school graduates, including Federal and State jobs, private practice, etc. If you have any questions, if you are thinking about law school, you should visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website and of course, read this-...

Job Outlook for US Attorneys

Job Outlook for US Attorneys Employment of lawyers is expected to grow 13 percent during the 2008-18 decade, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth in the population and in the level of business activity is expected to create more legal transactions, civil disputes, and criminal cases....

Employment Statistics for Lawyers in the US

Employment Statistics for Lawyers in the US Lawyers held about 759,200 jobs in 2008. Approximately 26 percent of lawyers were self-employed, practicing either as partners in law firms or in solo practices. Most salaried lawyers held positions in government, in law firms or other corporations, or in nonprofit organizations. Most government-employed lawyers...

Advanced Law Degrees and After Graduation

Advanced Law Degrees and After Graduation Advanced law degrees may be desirable for those planning to specialize, perform research, or teach. Some law students pursue joint degree programs, which usually require an additional semester or year of study. Joint degree programs are offered in a number of areas, including business administration...

What is it Like Going to Law School?

What is it Like Going to Law School? During the first year or year and a half of law school, students usually study core courses, such as constitutional law, contracts, property law, torts, civil procedure, and legal writing. In the remaining time, they may choose specialized courses in fields such as tax, labor,...

What is a Lawyer’s Work Environment Like?

What is a Lawyer’s Work Environment Like? Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients’ homes or places of business and, when necessary, in hospitals or prisons. They may travel to attend meetings, gather evidence, and appear before courts, legislative bodies, and other...

Lawyers Must Use Latest Technology

Lawyers Must Use Latest Technology Lawyers are increasingly using various forms of technology to perform more efficiently. Although all lawyers continue to use law libraries to prepare cases, most supplement conventional printed sources with computer sources, such as the Internet and legal databases. Software is used to search this legal...

Lawyers: Finding Work for the Government

Lawyers: Finding Work for the Government A significant number of attorneys are employed at the various levels of government. Some work for State attorneys general, prosecutors, and public defenders in criminal courts. At the Federal level, attorneys investigate cases for the U.S. Department of Justice and other agencies. Government lawyers also...

Private Practice: Criminal Vs Civil Law

Private Practice: Criminal Vs Civil Law Most lawyers are in private practice, concentrating on criminal or civil law. In criminal law, lawyers represent individuals who have been charged with crimes and argue their cases in courts of law. Attorneys dealing with civil law assist clients with litigation, wills, trusts, contracts, mortgages,...
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