Essay On Becoming A Lawyer

odd and there is not necessarily a set schedule is a bonus because it means there is always excitement and boredom will be exempt. I won’t be having kids and I don’t plan on getting married so it won’t be a problem if I get called in at a random time. I don’t want a boring nine-to-five job and this is a perfect opportunity for me to get out of the average routine. The greatest factor in this job would definitely be getting justice for the victims of homicides, the fact that some murderers get away with taking the lives of innocent people is unacceptable. Getting to tell the story of someone who no longer can would be an overwhelmingly satisfying feeling. Although it won’t bring them back from the dead for the loved ones it provides an …show more content…
Imminent lawyers will also need to pass a BAR exam, this is a notorious and extremely challenging exam that for some is a deterrent in becoming a lawyer. A lawyer I recently had a conversation with told me that regarding what to major in, in order to be a lawyer, it is very broad. One can actually major in just about anything they want, granted it would be wise to major in something that is slightly more related to the career such as psychology or political science. The reason it is unspecific is in view of the fact that there is a need for lawyers to be diverse and colorful, law firms don’t need people who only major in law the reason being that is the whole purpose of law school. Although the option of majors are broad English, public speaking, economics, and government history are helpful (“Lawyers” Occupational). To be successful as a lawyer there are some attributes one should obtain, like being able to speak well in front of others, being able to think quickly and on the spot, and strong research skills. One must also obtain problem solving, analytical, interpersonal, and writing skills (“Lawyers” Occupational). This is because lawyers must be able to solve a problem in order to win a case, be able to …show more content…
Although they don’t make as much money as a lawyer, the work appears much more exciting and the amount of schooling is far less, thus saving me money in the long run. Detectives also have more hands on experience in their line of work, they get to be outdoors more and even travel sometimes. This variety and unpredictability is extremely appealing to me but even more so is the chance to make a difference in people’s lives. Detectives make the community a secure and sound environment for all the members by discovering who the killers are and expelling them from the area to keep them from killing again. Without their work, serial killers and murderers could run rampant and wreak havoc in our society so it is important to recognize the necessity for homicide detectives.
My personality traits match up exceeding well with this career and will further help me become a prosperous agent. My next step in following the dream is to find a college that’s right for me and major in criminology and/or psychology. I am already well on my way and am headed down the right path so far as I have applied for colleges already and even have a few scholarships lined up. Considering all this, I am ready to continue pursuing this career and intend on being exceptionally eminent in my