| A Juris Doctor degree or JD can open the doors of | | | | that requires the assistance of someone well-versed in |
| opportunity for those individuals wishing to work in law. | | | | the law. Lawyers ensure that their client is being |
| This field allows employment in various working | | | | treated fairly by the justice system and that they have |
| atmospheres such as government, business | | | | the support they deserve. |
| corporations, and legal aid societies. Obtaining a JD | | | | As an advisor, attorneys guide their clients on the best |
| puts one in the position to follow their interests | | | | decisions to make in any given situation where the law |
| wherever it takes them; there are so many avenues in | | | | is involved. It is the attorney's job to evaluate the |
| which a law degree is extremely useful. | | | | needs of their client and what the law dictates should |
| Getting a JD degree requires the student to have | | | | happen, and to find a happy medium between the two, |
| completed an undergraduate degree program, at least | | | | if one can be had. |
| three years of law studies and to have passed a | | | | These skills can be applied to numerous industries |
| written bar exam. One could have a BA in any major | | | | because they all intersect with the legal system at one |
| of their choosing, but it is suggested that if you intend | | | | point or another; this is where the individual's interests |
| on going to law school, you should focus your studies | | | | can lead them to specialize in different types of law. A |
| in courses that develop writing, researching and | | | | few areas of specialization include environmental, |
| communication skills, as well as critical thinking skills. | | | | criminal, civil and international law. The career |
| Degrees in English, history and political science are | | | | possibilities with a JD degree are numerous and the |
| good foundations for a pre-law program. | | | | financial profits are exceptional. |
| If you're the type of person who enjoys debating | | | | Graduating with a JD degree means you could |
| differing points of view or you are one those to whom | | | | establish an income of well over $50,000, and this is |
| people always go for guidance, then obtaining a law | | | | just nine months after graduating, according to the |
| degree could very well be your dream job. Lawyers | | | | Occupational Employment Statistics. Depending upon |
| most often play the role of advocate or advisor or | | | | the type of work the graduate does, it could increase |
| both simultaneously. | | | | to over $100,000 annually. With today's economy, most |
| As an advocate, attorneys perceive the needs of their | | | | people do not see numbers like these coming into their |
| client and represent them whenever an issue arises | | | | household. |