By:Tiron Locure

I want to be a lawyer because I know a lot of people who get into disputes or other activities. Nobody could ever afford a lawyer, so this is where I come in.

Lawyers represent people , businesses, or agencies on legal issues and disputes. They communicate with clients and others. Argue on their clients behalf. Prepare and file documents. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations

Debate team Public speaking Research Writing skills

7 years of full-time study after high school 4 year college degree 3 years of law school Passing a written bar examination Bachelors degree "Summary How To Become A Lawyer." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor

Top National- Yale University Application fee $75 Tuition $53,600

Top State- Tulane University Application fee $60 Tuition: $45,240 Must complete 30 hours of community service Which will include working with real lawyers "Best Law Schools." Best Law School Rankings.

Average salary is $112,760 Lawyers salary depend on where the lawyers work. The amount of experience also. "Lawyer's Pay." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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