What do lawyers like about their jobs?

You've likely seen your fair share of lawyers on TV and movie courtroom dramas, but do you know what it's really like to be an attorney? It's not always as glamorous as it seems on the big screen, and lawyers don't always spend their days arguing high-profile cases in packed courtrooms. read more

Lawyers do a whole lot more than defend or prosecute criminals — law practices cover everything from small business and family issues to taxes and immigration. Business News Daily asked seven professionals with different law backgrounds and focuses to share what they love and hate about their jobs. Here's what it's really like to practice law. read more

Every lawyer more or less has to do this. You can have your secretary do some of it for you, but ultimately it's your responsibility. Part of the stress is because every lawyer knows it is a slippery slope. read more

Lawyers work in a variety of fields, from criminal law to divorce law to patent law, navigating the legal system on behalf of their clients. If you'd like to be a lawyer, you'll need formal education and the ability to work in a competitive environment. read more