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Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes.

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To be a Lawyer, you must attain a law degree, with an entry-level education of a doctoral / professional degree. Also must typically pass a state’s written bar examination.

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A Lawyer's Job Outlook & what will affect it:

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A Lawyer's Job Outlook & what will affect it:

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Employment of lawyers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Competition for jobs over the next 10 years is expected to be strong because more students graduate from law school each year than there are jobs available.

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- Paralegals
- Mediators
- Judges
- Court Reporters
- Legal Assistants

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I believe that I would very much enjoy this job. I like debate, and I like helping people. Social science and law also interest me greatly.

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States with the Highest Employment of Lawyers:

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States with the Highest Employment of Lawyers:

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- California: 83,750
- New York: 77,060
- Florida: 47,900
- Texas: 44,700
- Illinois: 31,270

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Lowest 10%: less than $59,670
Median: $122,960
Highest 10%: more than $208,000

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The majority of lawyers work in private and corporate legal offices. Some work for federal, local, and state governments. Most work full time and many work more than 40 hours a week.

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- San Jose, California: $207,950
- San Francisco, California: $183,070
- Washington, DC: $179,980
- Los Angeles, California: $176,020
- Houston, Texas: $175,380

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Lawyers at large law firms aren't worried, as many Americans are, about job security while the coronavirus pandemic continues to upend everyday life. Some of them are even collecting extra bonuses.

Many large law firms have excelled financially this year, even as some clients in sectors ranging from hospitality to retail have suffered. The most elite firms say they are on track for a record year, thanks to hot practice areas like restructuring and public-offerings work, and many are doling out extra money to lawyers this fall.

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Big Law Firms Prosper Despite Covid-Impaired Economy

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Lawyers at large law firms aren't worried, as many Americans are, about job security while the coronavirus pandemic continues to upend everyday life. Some of them are even collecting extra bonuses. Many large law firms have excelled financially this year, even as some clients in sectors ranging from hospitality to retail have suffered.