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

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-...

Competition for Job Openings in Law

Competition for job openings should continue to be keen because of the large number of students graduating from law school each year. Graduates with superior academic records from highly regarded law schools will have the best job opportunities. Perhaps as a result of competition for...

Advancing- Moving up the Legal Ladder

Most beginning lawyers start in salaried positions. Newly hired attorneys usually start as associates and work with more experienced lawyers or judges. After several years, some lawyers are admitted to partnership in their firm, which means that they are partial owners of the firm, or...

Other Qualifications Lawyers Need

In 2008, law school graduates in 52 jurisdictions were required to pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), which tests their knowledge of the ABA codes on professional responsibility and judicial conduct. In some States, the MPRE may be taken during law school, usually after...

Licensing Lawyers in the United States

To practice law in the courts of any State or other jurisdiction, a person must be licensed, or admitted to its bar, under rules established by the jurisdiction’s highest court. All States require that applicants for admission to the bar pass a written bar examination;...

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?

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 Schools Qualify to Teach Law/ Lawyers

All law schools approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) require applicants to take the LSAT. As of June 2008, there were 200 ABA-accredited law schools; others were approved by State authorities only. Nearly all law schools require applicants to have certified transcripts sent to...

What Training and Education do Lawyers Need?

Formal requirements to become a lawyer usually include a 4-year college degree, 3 years of law school, and passing a written bar examination; however, some requirements vary by State. Competition for admission to most law schools is intense. Federal courts and agencies set their own...