What is being a lawyer like?

Having a law degree is a great way to do something else. Perception vs. reality in many cases, but lots of companies like having a lawyer around and many others will meet a lawyer who is handling their legal work and bring them in at a later time in some other capacity. But if you want to get out of law, do it before it’s too late. read more

Researching legal issues and writing memoranda about them is something that you should learn in law school, as both are essential for all aspects of a law practice. However, this process is rarely the same in a law firm. read more

The practice of law is multifaceted, and the more you explore the particulars of each setting and how that setting best suits your needs and goals, the less likely you are to feel trapped in an environment you could have avoided had you bothered to learn what that environment was like. read more