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- Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
- A typical work day for a lawyer is 9-7 hour days, and free on the weekends. A lawyer will do his research on a case and prepare legal documents to present in court to defend their client.

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- Depending the type of lawyer, they will work in a law firm, or for a business as their lawyer. Typically it is a 9-7 work day with little to no work on the weekends. depending on the case, a lawyer might work alone or with a small team. Lawyers spend most of their time in courtrooms, law libraries, and legal offices. They will also meet with their clients at homes, prisons, or hospitals. Traveling to various locations is common in this field.

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- $139,050 Yearly (Pennsylvania)
- Benefits: Medical and dental, short and long term disability plans, 401(k), Healthcare reimbursement, life insurance, paid vacation student loan financing.

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In Pennsylvania, there are 49,406 lawyers. Law firms and pretty much every big business will employ a lawyer for legal work or negotiations with other businesses. In PA, you mostly find these lawyers in big cities like Philly and Pittsburgh. In the US, you will find them in places like New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

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You will need to go to law school and pass the Bar Test. If you want to further it specifically, you can then go to a college. To be a lawyer, you will need to be a very vocal person understand complex english and be able to work under high pressure. Being on a debate team in high school will help you get a feel for what you'll need.

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Law Schools:
- Penn State (Dickinson)
- Drexel University
- Temple University
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Pennsylvania

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Benefits:
- Wide selection of career options
- Flexibility
Downside:
- Extreme stress, guilt and alienation

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