2. • I love debating with people and coming up with
solutions.
• Also, my Dad is a lawyer so I get a lot of
knowledge from him on being a lawyer. I think
it is very interesting.
• In addition, I like working with people.
• I am very interested in business and by
becoming a lawyer I might also get to work with
large companies.
• Finally, I enjoy learning about the law.
3. I value my family very much.
I also value education; it is important for me
to go to a good school.
Also, my Jewish religion is very important to
me.
I value my tradition.
I know that it is my obligation to give charity
as a Jew.
4. My goal is to first go to The University of
Maryland.
Next, I want to go to Michigan Law school
and hopefully pass the bar exam.
I will become a professional labor and
employment lawyer.
I will start a family in Baltimore.
I will work as a lawyer for 40 years.
5. To pay for college, my parents will contribute some
money; I will use some of the gift money from my
Bar Mitzvah. Also, I will work part time for the
company Radio Shack. A part time employee there
makes $10 to $12 an hour.
The tuition for Maryland per year is $17,278.
To pay for Michigan Law School, my parents are
going to contribute a lot of money. Also, I will get
some student loans. To make some more money I
will work part time helping out around a law firm.
The tuition for one year is $48,212.
6. At the University of Maryland, I will set aside $2,000
(from my $9,000 salary working at Radio Shack) per
year to deposit in the bank.
I will also invest in companies to make some extra
money which I will add to my bank account.
I will also have insurance on my car so that in case I
get in a accident I am covered.
7. At Maryland, I hope to get a degree in business.
Later, at Michigan Law School, I hope to get a law
degree.
Afterwards, I will take the bar exam.
8. Average costs per year* – at The University of Maryland
Income: $9,000
Loans and Parent Money: $20,598
Total Funds: $27,598
Tuition: $8,909
Room and Board: $9,893
Books and Supplies: $1,130
Entertainment: $1,500
Charity: $100
Clothing: $500
Food: $2,000
Car Insurance: $1,566
Car: $2,000
Total Costs: $27,598, Savings: $2,000
*Note: Not including taxes.
9. I will live on campus at Maryland.
I will purchase supplies and necessities using the
money I earn working part time at Radio Shack.
I will try to keep my variable expenses low so that I
can save.
At Maryland I will study hard so I can get a degree
in business.
10. After college, I want to work full time as a labor and
employment lawyer in Baltimore.
Lawyers make about $112,760 per year.
The demand for lawyers in the U.S. is dramatically rising
giving me a good chance to land a job in Baltimore.
Lawyers represent individuals, businesses, or
government agencies on legal issues. They advise
clients, present facts, type legal documents, or interview
the opposing side to win a case. Lawyers argue and
apply the law to issues in order to help their client win
the case.
11. Average costs per year*
Income: $112,760
Total Funds: $112,760
Mortgage: $27,600
Food: $8,000
Clothing: $1,300
Car Insurance: $1,566
Car Insurance: $1,566
Car: $3,000
Car: $2,000
School Tuition: $16,250
School Tuition: $16,250
Charity: $6,000
Entertainment: $6,000
Total Costs: $89,532, Savings: $23,228
*Note: Not including taxes.
12. I will start a family in Baltimore with two children.
I will cut back on variable expenses so I can start to
save for my children’s college tuition.
I will work as a lawyer for the company Jackson
Lewis for 40 years.
I plan to buy a decent size house in Reisterstown.
I hope to send my children to Beth Tfiloh.
13. Every year I will put $23,228 in the bank.
I will put most of this money towards my children’s
college tuition fund and my retirement.
The rest of this money my family will have in case of
an emergency.
