Career Ed by SMS2020 Grace N https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0 By Grace Nelson en-us 2020-04-06 23:48:39 UTC 2025-11-11 02:05:15 UTC hello@padlet.com http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/231067201162-0-1/s-l1000.jpg What do lawyers do? d25grace1961 https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/500850125 -They advise individuals, businesses, etc on legal issues and represent them in the courtroom and with legal transactions
-They mostly work in an office or in court but sometimes they will travel to other places such as a prison to meet with clients
-The hours that they work depend on what case they are on and how much preparation and research is needed
-Salaries are pretty high for lawyers with a starting salary of $88,220 and a high salary of $208,000]]> 2020-04-09 16:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/500850125 Education and Training d25grace1961 https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/500868952 -To become a lawyer you need 4 years of undergraduate study followed by 3 years of law school
-You need to be good at negotiating and be good on your feet
-I think I would be good at being a lawyer because I am good at persuading people and I am very persistent
-Being a lawyer appeals to me because I think it would be an interesting job and you are always working on new cases so it wouldn't get boring]]> 2020-04-09 16:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/500868952 Housing d25grace1961 https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/501369061 -I decided on getting a house in Minneapolis, MN
-The house's cost was $339,900 and the monthly payment was $1,801
-I liked the house because it had lots of windows and didn't seem to need any renovations which is great because I like the natural light and then there isn't a need to spend any more money on the house.
-I knew I wanted a house and I really like big cities, and I also have family in Minnesota.]]> 2020-04-09 22:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/501369061 Car d25grace1961 https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/502594564 -I got a used 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport
-It costs $25,998 and the monthly payment is $575
-I picked this car because it's easier and less expensive to buy a used car and it was in my price range

]]> 2020-04-11 00:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/502594564 Reflection d25grace1961 https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/505658988 -Being a lawyer gets you pretty good pay so I was able to get house and car that I wanted
-I don't really think I would do much different because it worked out pretty well
- If you changed your mind on becoming a lawyer you could be a law school career counselor, civil rights investigator, or a legal editor
- I would rather have a job that I dislike but allows me to buy the things that I need so money won't be an issue
-I have learned that there is a lot of work ahead to get the job I want and I need to make sure I'm working hard
-This project really showed the reality of "money doesn't grow on trees"
-In high school I need to make sure I'm doing well in my LA classes and debate type things.]]> 2020-04-14 05:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/505658988 Pros and Cons d25grace1961 https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/506301968 Pros: Good pay,  it will keep you busy, and its a lot more interesting than any corporate office job.
Cons: Lots of school, it takes a lot of work to be a good lawyer, and you will have to deal with difficult cases.

]]> 2020-04-14 13:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/506301968 Sources d25grace1961 https://padlet.com/d25grace1961/ppdmsndx4xv0/wish/509105599
Elsesser, Kim. “Female Lawyers Face Widespread Gender Bias, According To New Study.” Forbes, www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2018/10/01/female-lawyers-face-widespread-gender-bias-according-to-new-study/#40161ce84b55  Accessed 10 Mar. 2020.
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World, Kyle Hinchey Tulsa. “New System Gives Public Defenders Jump-Start on Defense for Clients at Tulsa Jail.” Tulsa World, www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/new-system-gives-public-defenders-jump-start-on-defense-for/article_4209d358-2f6d-5016-a23d-d16ec8895b04.html  Accessed 10 Mar. 2020.
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Works Cited
60 Nontraditional Jobs You Can Do with a Law Degree (and Should Strongly Consider Doing. “60 Nontraditional Jobs You Can Do with a Law Degree (and Should Strongly Consider Doing).” LawCrossing.Com, 22 Sept. 2014, www.lawcrossing.com/article/900042904/60-Nontraditional-Jobs-You-Can-Do-with-a-Law-Degree-and-Should-Strongly-Consider-Doing/
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