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Essay about law assessment
Law Assessment
Outcome 1
1) List the main sources of Scots Law?
Legislation (Statute)
Judicial Precedent
Institutional Writers
Custom
2) List any four Acts of Parliament from within the UK
Statute of Westminster adoption Act 1942
Post–16 education Act 2013
4th road bridge 2013
National trusts act 2013
3) What is meant by the doctrine of judicial precedent and give an example?
Judicial precedent refers to the sources of law where past decisions made by judges create law for future judges to follow. An example would be the
Donoghue vs Stevenson case, where Stevenson had bought ginger beer, and Donoghue had drank it after their been a decomposed snail in it, however
their was no charge because she was not in a contract with...show more content...
7) What are the four most important institutions of the European Union? Explain their role in the law making process.
The council of ministers– This is the European Union's main decision making body, it is composed of ministers from the National governments of each
of the member states, and meets in Brussels or Luxembourg to agree legislation and policy.
The European Commission – The commission is the EU's administrative and executive body, it is headed by a president and has a further 24
commissioners.
The European parliament – the EU citizens elect a Member of Parliament, which Leads to subsequent legislation.
The European Court of Justice – The court has a judge fro each member state that sits for a term of six years. The court adjucates on all legal issues and
disputes involving community law and must ensure that community law in uniformly interpreted and effectively applied.
8) Explain Institutional Writing and its role in Scots Law?
Writers, lawyers in the 17th and 18th centuries wrote books setting out principles on which Scots law is based, many based on roman Law, lawyers
apply the principles to situations, e.g. Stair, Bell, Erskine.
9) Explain custom and its role in Scots law?
Custom is eroded by Statute and development of EU authority in 19th century customer responses of community, a court may be asked to give effect to
a custom when giving judgement, must add
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Laws and the justice system have had an important role all throughout history. The development of laws has an effect on each civilization, its
people, and even religion. Different sets and types of laws can be linked to different government systems. For example, the laws of a democratic
society are very different from those of a communist society. The ways that each civilization over time controlled the people and carried out
punishments are all very different, yet in a way the same. Many civilizations build off of each other, and extend off of the past laws. During the
course of my project, I really enjoyed seeing how we got to where we are today. It all started somewhere, and it was interesting to find the places
where things began. I...show more content...
The laws were written on strips of bamboo, which would string together and roll up like a scroll. The Chou Dynasty laws are similar to Hammurabi's
Code in the sense that the punishment had to be even with the crime. The Chinese rulers believed at the time that this was the only way to restore the
natural balance of things. Executions were only allowed to be performed, by law, in nature's seasons of decay and death, fall and winter. The laws and
their punishments were extreme, and like the laws of Hammurabi, scared the people into being well–behaved. Another law system with extreme
punishment appears in Greece, 621 BC. A lawmaker named Draco was chosen to write a code of law for Athens. The laws he wrote were the first
ones to be written for Greece. His penalty for breaking many of the laws was death by execution. (This was so harsh that the word "draconian"
actually comes from his name.) About a hundred years later, another man, Solon, was chosen to re–write the laws of Athens. He repealed Draco's laws,
and only made serious offenses punishable by death. He created some ideas that have lasted to modern times, and influenced Rome's laws of the
Twelve Tables. Solon promoted the free development of trades and professions, and even prohibited dowries over women in family law. The Twelve
Tables were developed around 450 BC in Rome. They are thought to be the foundation of modern law, because they promoted public prosecution. The
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Essay On Law Of Human Nature
The Law of Human Nature is often forgotten about but is a very important topic because it explains the way that God gave us our own ability to
choose between right and wrong, in other words in the sense of what people actually do, compared to what they should do. There are things in life
that we want to do and there are also things in life that we have to do or need to do and the law of nature will tell us what we need to do.
Sometimes we need to follow our instincts and sometimes we do not. The Law tells us what is right and wrong if we listen to it. Some will argue
saying they don't believe in a real right and wrong. "For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to
themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears
witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ
Jesus." Romans 2:14–16.1 The Benson's Bible Commentary says, "That is, what the law was to the Jews, they are by the light and grace of God to
themselves, namely, a rule of life. All the ancient Greek commentators, as Whitby has shown, interpreted this passage not of the Gentiles who had been
converted to Christianity, but of those Gentiles who had not been favored with a revealed law, and therefore were neither proselytes to Judaism nor
Christianity."2 The Law of
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The Concepts of Law, Authority and Justice
Laws in this sense mean prescriptive legal rules, as opposed to descriptive patterns of cause and effect in nature. They are the laws of society's making,
rather than the laws of science. There are certain characteristics of these laws; they are designed and implicated by society for society, they reflect the
conventions of the society which generates them, they are prescriptive which means that their members of that society must or must not do certain
things. They can be violated, however sanctions are applied to those who do violate them, and sanctions are the prerogative and responsibility of the
official government present in that society. The...show more content...
The laws within societies are not concerned with what is morally right or wrong, but whether an action has good or bad effects on the rest of society.
For example adultery is widely thought of as being immoral, however it is not illegal. Most illegal actions are also held to be immoral, therefore, this
means that morality is much further–reaching than the law.
The authority of laws comes as a result of an unwritten social contract between all the members of a society who choose to live in that society. They
gain their authority by being willed by the majority of the people, and because of the way in which they are drawn up they do not possess any absolute
qualities.
Some people may think that law and morality are the same thing, but they would be incorrect, however there is undeniably a link between the two; the
morality of a society, or it 'mores' have a strong influence on the laws that are drawn up. There re three main ways in which philosophy sees the
relationship between morality and law, these are legal positivism, natural moral law and the interpretive approach.
Authority on the other hand is considerably different to the concept of law, it can be defined as the ability and/or right to enforce or demand
acceptance and obedience. According to some we, as humans,
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The main reason why I wanted to study Law was the importance it takes in the world. Law builds civilization, protect fundamental rights and protect
ideas and inventions through patenting. Anyone can defend his or her right through the legal system. Law can bind an agreement to allow an aircraft
to fly from country A to country B. Law is continuously relevant in many context including banking, construction, sports, land, media, commerical,
human rights etc. And this excites me more, as it is very broad and in my perspective not going to be repetitive or dull. Law is of fundamental
importance to our country, as well as shaping our modern evolving society. I felt that doing a Law degree can be both satisfying and help society in the
future by...show more content...
This subject enhanced my organizational and presentation skills. Study skills project provide extensive knowledge in techniques for addressing
academic task as well as handle large amount of research information. Sociology develops understanding of society as a whole and it also revaluate
common assumptions that may not be true. I have acquired analytical, qualitative, evaluative and argumentative writing techniques from Sociology.
Humanities define human culture and enquiries the purpose of humanity. This has developed my evaluation skills to examine varies source materials.
English for academic purpose can enhance my writing and reading skills to an academic matter. In my leisure time, I like to play chess as it is
mentally challenging. I am a proactive sportsman and I have been playing first team rugby; which made me understand team–working skills and team
spirit. I have been to over 40 countries around the world. It is adventurous and brings a completely different aspect to life. I have also led a charity
football tournament this enhanced my time management. I have participated in debating club in which I learnt how to generative an argument
effectively. I was in the Student Union which I had tackle and solve problems. I regularly read the law section in the Telegraph and the Guardian. This
can allow me to get updated current affairs related to Law. I
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Law School Essay
Law School Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of the practice of law is learning to be a lawyer. Virtually every new lawyer today is a
graduate of law school, a much dreaded, but fulfilling journey to practicing law. Modern law schools differ greatly from their earlier counterpart, in
that many more requirements and responsibilities exist. In colonial times, students pursuing a career in law would enter institutions for instruction of
the law, and would automatically become qualified to practice law in the courts after a few years of study. Today, however, becoming a lawyer takes
much more training, rigorous work and effort, and many years of studying in order to take a bar exam of which passage represents qualification....show
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These sections include logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, reading comprehension, a writing sample, and an experimental section, which does
not count toward the final score of the law school applicant. The writing sample is not scored either, but it is sent to every law school to which an
aspiring law student applies. Law schools usually do not use it as a significant part of the admissions process. Admission requirements of
prestigious schools in the United States differ greatly with those of the less prominent. As written by the Dean of Admissions at Stanford Law
School: "Admission to Stanford Law School is based primarily upon superior academic achievement and potential to contribute to the development
and practice of the law. Competition is severe: the 178 members of the Class of 2002 were selected from among 4,000 applicants, and most were
drawn from the upper 5 percent of their undergraduate class and the upper 5 percent of the LSAT pool. The class that entered in 1999 numbered 93
women and 85 men, over half of whom had been out of college for two or more years." In contrast, other less–prominent law schools around the nation
do not present nearly as strict requirements for applicants. In evaluating individual files, the faculty of any law school considers the record of both
undergraduate and graduate education, and the applicant's talents, nonacademic experience, and
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Essay about constitutional law
Constitutional Law
Marbury v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison, one of the first Supreme Court cases asserting the power of judicial review, is an effective argument for this power; however, it
lacks direct textual basis for the decision. Marshall managed to get away with this deficiency because of the silence on many issues and the vague
wording of the Constitution. During the early testing period when few precedents existed, there was much debate about fundamental issues concerning
what was intended by the words of the
Constitution and which part of government should have the final word in defining the meaning of these words. Marshall used the Marbury case to
establish the Supreme Court's place as the final...show more content...
The third and final question which Marshall addressed was whether Marbury "is entitled to the remedy for which he applies." Marshall
further divides this question into two parts: the nature of the writ and the power of the Supreme Court. In examining the nature of the writ,
Marshall solidifies further the Supreme Court authority over members of the executive branch. Marshall admits that "the officer to whom [the
writ] is to be directed, must be one to whom, on legal principles, such writ may be directed . . . " and that the Supreme Court cannot
"enquire how the executive, or executive officers, perform duties in which they have discretion." Yet Marshall insists that the Supreme
Court can issue a mandamus "[where the head of a department] is directed by law to do a certain act affecting the absolute rights of
individuals." This assertion does not have Constitutional basis. The Constitution does not expressly grant the Supreme Court power over either
of the other branches of government.
Finally Marshall gets to the question based on which he decides the case – the Supreme Court's jurisdiction over
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Essay on Labour Law
Labour law also known as employment law deals with the body of laws, administrative rulings and precedents which addresses the legal rights of and
restrictions on working people and their organizations1. The direct function of labour law is that it deals with the rules governing employment
relationship. Labour law functions through the role accorded by common law, legislation and is helped also by the extra legal sources such as the
customs and collective bargaining. Labour law is divided in to two broad categories namely collective and individual labour law. Collective labour law
deals with the relationship concerning employer, employee and the trade unions, however the individual labour law deals with the rights of employees
contact and...show more content...
Regulation 13 of the working time regulation states that a worker is entitled to four weeks annual paid leave each year. So as the working time
regulation came in implementation another issue arose that was of the delay in implementation of the directive by the united kingdom and hence
the issue was weather it could be relied upon in between the intervening period. However the procedure of relying upon the directive is through the
process of vertical direct effect and it could only be relied upon when the deadline for the implementation of directive has passed. This question was
placed and answered in the case of Gibson v east riding of Yorkshire and it was stated that in order to be relied upon the directive has to be clear and
precise. Hence it was held that art 7 of the directive was not clear and precise as it did not clearly state the length of time required for a worker to work
in order to be eligible for the annual leave.
Further another issue which was brought up was the unauthorized deduction of wages by the employer. Sec 13 of the employment rights act 1996
states that claim for any unauthorized deduction by the employer can be made with in three months of the deduction and further sec 23(3) states that
the time limit for three months starts from the last unauthorized deduction made. However in the case of list design group v Douglas and other a
worker was allowed to bring claim for non payment of holiday pay by the employer over a two year period. It was
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Reflective Essay On Law
Upon entering this class, I had a skeptical mind on what law was. We believed law as a superior, overpowering, and controlling way of life. We
had negative thoughts towards the law, and only expected negative results because of it. While being in this class this semester, my mind was
opened and because of it I allowed a better understanding of law into my lifestyle. I realized that what I say may have repercussions as well as
negatively damage my business. Some of the BLAW subjects that will help me to grow in my career as well as an everyday consumer I will
discuss throughout this assignment. As a Sophomore in college, we are still considered the "newbies" of the University. Some of us are still
trying to find our groove, while others are excelling at it. So being a Sophomore in this BLAW class, helped me realize that every course that I am
taking is to better me for my career. I believe that BLAW is highly important when majoring in a business degree, simply because in our line of
work it's common for us to be consumed by greed or make minor judgment mistakes to better the company that we're working for. BLAW creates
this building block for you and how you must go about your work life to fully succeed. My future career includes hopefully becoming an officer in
the United States Air Force, with my background as Business Major I hope to either become a Logistics Readiness Officer or a Contracting Officer.
Both Air Force careers deal with the business franchise of the United
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Persuasive Essay On Changing The Law
Many people would probably say that if they saw an injured person, they would stop to help them. When put in the situation, however, would they
actually stop? The United States of America does not require that pedestrians, who are not involved, help the ones who are. This is no excuse not to
help, though. Even helping in just a small way could save a life. Humans are typically very emotional. Sometimes, we even mess with our emotions
on purpose, like watching a sad movie, or going on a rollercoaster. This is all great, but crying over a dog dying in a movie, yet not caring enough to
help a person in need, isn't. Seeing someone in need should cause us to feel enough pain for them that we want to do anything we can to help.
Walking on by "should insult our values", knowing that we could've done something (Allred and Bloom 334). Being worried about your own safety
is understandable. However, not helping someone because you are scared they might sue you is just selfish. People are scared because "under
American law, liability generally exists for action, not inaction" (Allred and Bloom 335). We may be liable for helping or possibly at financial risk,
but that is a chance that should be taken to save a life. Changing the law would allow people to aid others without feeling...show more content...
In fact, "California passed the first Good Samaritan law in 1959" (Sjoerdsma 337). This law protects citizens who help in an accident from being
liable for anything that happens. People should be encouraged by this to help others, knowing that they are at no risk. If other states follow in
California's suit, the country as a whole can begin to feel safer. Providing a safe way for pedestrians to help people in need is the first step to overall
change. Many people won't help if they know that they might be putting themselves at risk in the process. This can change, however, by creating laws
with protection for the "Good
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Law School Reflection
Before the A–S–3900 class started I had absolutely no clue about law school I just knew I wanted to be a lawyer. So far, this semester I have learned
that law school is hard to gain acceptance. I wasn't aware that the LSAT isn't based on your knowledge of the law. I've researched the law schools I
want to attend and their requirements, I will not let my fear stop me from being a lawyer. I also had the opportunity to take a practice exam, which
helped me figure out what areas I need to study before taking the actual test. A lot of the presenters were awesome, and the Michigan state presentation
changed my perspective on law school, the presenter made it seem like law school is an amazing place to be and anyone can make it. Although I fear
of a lot of debt and failure, I'm going to still pursue the career of a defense attorney.
I had no clue of what I was going to be learning this semester, but I had a clue of what I wanted to learn. I thought this class was about having mock
law classes and debates, but I'm happy that it wasn't because I was able to learn so many new and important things this semester. I have a different
perspective of law school after taking this course. While taking this course I learned how hard and important law school stands. Something that still
stands out in law school is the student's age range from 21+, I appreciate the diversity that is offered. Another thing that stood out was a lot of other
students didn't like this course, but it's effective, it will help you decide whether you want to go to law school. Making the decision to go to law school
is difficult and important, especially when it comes to the levies you have in order to apply for law school.
Honestly, before this course, I had never thought about why I wanted to go to law school or what pushed me into wanting this career, but when I
did, it made me think more about if I actually really want to go to law school. Since this course has started, I felt like I was out of place and I didn't
want to attend law school anymore. Although I shouldn't base my opinion on what others have encountered, I did. I heard law school was too difficult
for me to take on, but now I have done some thinking and I believe I should at least try to
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2.3 Conclusion:
The aim of criminal law is to protect the rights of the individuals and to safeguard the weak against the strong, law abiding against lawless and peaceful
against violent. The state has prescribed certain rules of conduct, sanctions for their violations and machinery to enforce sanctions and procedure to
protect that machinery.
"If men were angels no government would be necessary." ––– James Madison.
Hence, it is the primary function of the government to protect the basic rights to life and property. There can be no liberty if no protection of the basic
rights of the citizens by the government is...show more content...
Right to Life and Personal Liberty. People of India have become more receptive to quick, fair and affordable justice. The entire existence of the orderly
society depends upon sound and efficient functioning of the Criminal Justice System. It is rightly said that "Justice delayed is Justice denied".
Whether a guilty person is exonerated or an innocent is punished or there is an enormous delay in deciding the case, quality of justice suffers in all
these cases. Since the objections of the criminal justice system are not codified anywhere, hence they can be just inferred from different statutes. Every
democratic country aims at providing maximum sense of security to the people at large by dealing with crimes and criminals effectively and legally.
Our criminal justice system aims at reducing the level of criminality in the society by ensuring maximum detection of the reported crimes, convictions
of accused persons without delay and to meet the ends of justice.
India inherited the adversarial system of common law from the British Colonial Rulers and the criminal justice system of India is followed on the
same track. In adversarial system truth is supposed to emerge from the respective versions of the facts presented by prosecution and the defence before
a neutral judge. The term ―neutral judge is emphasized here because in adversarial system there is no positive duty on the judge to
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Why Study Law Essay
Why study law? I think law is a course where you can practice practical skills and gain other skills too. Law is human rights; it is solving people's
problems and getting to know what people go through. Firstly I want to study law because of the injustices that still exist in the world we are in and
it bothers me a lot. I want to be the one that can change it. I want to be the one that will help people and get them justice. I want to the society to be
equal and I want to fight for some human rights. I want to be a lawyer or an investigator in crime scenes because I love solving problems which are
between two people and think about which option is the best to set and go for. I am a good listener and I like taking risks. I want to be...show more
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I think studying abroad makes you gain some self confidence and know how to handle responsibilities by yourself. I will be able to rebuild my life
from scratch. I will get to meet different people who lead to different cultures and I will meet an entirely new culture. I will get to ask the friends I will
make about how is law back in their countries. How does their law differ from ours? I will be able to explore the world, the world that I yet didn't
see. I will get to see how education is in different countries and get to experience it. Being an international student will help meet other international
students and I will get to ask and see how cultures differ and what are their traditions are like. The steps I take are my future; I am the one who
move my feet towards the goal I want. It is what I want to be and what I will hopefully be. There isn't anyone who could stop me from being what or
who I want to become. Yes I will be alone and I will get lost a lot of times but that is part of rebuilding who I am. That'll teach me loads of things I
never knew and I will learn more about
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Essay about Contract Law
Contract Law A contract, by definition, is an agreement by two or more parties, which is intended to be legally binding and supported by consideration.
All contracts must have these three elements present for it to qualify as a proper contract in the eyes of the law: offer and acceptance, consideration,
and intent to create legal relations. First, we will examine the first part of what constitutes a contract, the offer and acceptance. An offer is a statement
said from the offeror to the offeree stating that he would like to formulate a contract between the two parties. The offer must include something
specific, and which has value, either monetary or otherwise between the parties. An offer must...show more content...
An agreement is not enforceable unless the parties intended it to be legally binding. For contracts to be binding, they must adhere to this rule. This is
because contracts are very serious business, and one must not go into them fool heartedly. There are however presumptions regarding this element.
First, it is understood that domestic agreements cannot have intent to create legal relations, unless expressively said. Families are an institution and
they must be kept sacred and not be bothered with the legalities of court proceedings. There are however some exceptions to this rule. For instance,
the case of Merritt vs. Merritt shows that there could be intention if both parties expressively showed it. Since the husband signed the paper that
contained the terms of the contract, this was deemed to be legal, and thus a contract between the two was formed. This was done when the husband
signed the paper promising what he had said. It is also understood that in a commercial agreement, the intent is automatic. This is evident in the case
of Carlill vs. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. In an advertisement, Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. stated that if anyone caught the common cold after buy and
using the smoke balls as directed, they would give 100 £. The company then deposited 1,000 £ in a bank to show their seriousness. Carlill used
the product and was not cured, then sued the company. The company's
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Essay on The Role and Function of Law
The Role and Function of Law Law plays of significant role in the operation of a successful business and society. One of the characteristics of law is
that is "creates duties, obligations, and rights that reflect accepted views of a given society" (Melvin, 2011, pg. 4). Law also helps businesses resolve
disputes that have to do with the rights of the business and citizens (Melvin, 2011, pg. 4). Obtaining an understanding of the legal system can help
businesses gain a competitive edge, as well as add value to the business. Many businesses rely on attorneys to help them with their business needs. By
obtaining an attorney, or counsel, businesses often reduce the cost of risk and liability and result in business opportunities (Melvin,...show more
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These federal laws preempted the state laws, which caused the court to favor with Liggett and drop the suit. Law plays an important part in every
individual's job or industry. I work at TD Bank as a Store Supervisor and there are many different regulations that we have to follow on a daily basis.
One regulation that I have to follow on a regular basis is the Equal Credit Opportunity. This regulation ensures that lenders are not discriminating again
any applicants. It also "establishes guidelines for gathering and evaluating credit information, and requires written information when credit is denied"
("Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System", 2012). Every year each Certified Consumer Lender is required to participate in and online
training to make sure that the proper regulations are being followed. TD Bank enforces thee training programs to protect their consumers from being
discriminated against, as well as themselves from receiving any fines or lawsuits from the government. Another daily activity that ensures the bank is
following the necessary regulations is to provide a Truth in Savings disclosure to every customer opening a savings account. The customer will be able
to compare our savings rates and products to those of other financial institutions. Not only do we provide our customers with the necessary
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The Role Of Law Essay
The Role of Law Law is a system or collection of "principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its
people." (Dictionary.com) In the past, people viewed law as an unchanging factor that was a part of the natural order of life. Today, most lawmakers
view law as a flexible instrument that can be used to accomplish a chosen purpose. "One strength of this instrumentalist attitude is its willingness to
adapt the law to further the social good. A weakness, however, is the legal instability and uncertainty those adaptations often produce." (Mallor, 2007)
A few of the most important functions and roles of laws are to peaceably settle disputes, check government power, serve the economy and society, and
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Contracts allow people to enter into an agreement knowing that the agreement is enforceable by law and the other party can be sued for breach of
contract if their end of the agreement is not fulfilled or honored. "The essence of a contract is that it is a legally enforceable promise or set of
promises." (Mallor, 2007) The contract laws are essential to this modern industrialized society. No one would want to invest money into the building
of a business if there was no assurance that the contractor would finishing the building or the suppliers will supply what was agreed upon. These laws
can protect business investments just as it can protect individual investments or contracts. The policy against restrictions on free competition is the
basis for the antitrust statutes. "If the sole purpose of an agreement is to restrain competition, it violates public policy and is illegal." (Mallor, 2007)
There are some competition restrictions that serve legitimate business interests and are enforced, but are scrutinized very closely by the courts. The
antitrust laws were led by "public demands for legislation to preserve competitive market structures and prevent the accumulation of great economic
power in the hands of a few firms." (Mallor, 2007) Large businesses were
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Becoming a Lawyer Essay
Becoming a Lawyer
The career I have chosen is to become a lawyer, in either a private practice or firm, or for the government. The definition of a lawyer is an advocate
or advisor in society, that is as an advocate, to represent one of the opposing parties in a criminal or civil trial, and as an advisor to counsel clients
as to their legal rights and suggest courses of action. But that is not all a lawyer is about. Being a lawyer takes hard work, dedication, and many
years in school. Before you become a lawyer, there are many educational hills you must climb. First of all, like in most jobs, you must have a high
school diploma. Then there's college. You must attend a four year college, although you may graduate in three, were as you...show more content...
The chance of becoming a lawyer or the availability of the job is good, although not all lawyers are good ones. There were 656,000 lawyers in 1994,
and three fourths of them, that's 75%, were all in private firms. The salary of a lawyer depends on a few factors. One, whether or not you work
privately or in a large firm plays a big role. For example, most private lawyers start off around $37,000 a year, but in some large firms, starting salaries
got as high as $80,000 per year. The top salaries are received by good lawyers in top firms reached $1 million a year. But the average lawyer in a
good firm makes around $115,000 per year, which I might, add is not bad at all to say the least. The other factor is whether or not you are good at
being a lawyer. The largest benefit in this career is probably the money, but a benefit can be if you handle pressure well or not, and if being a
lawyer is something you really want to do. The reason for that is the demands are very high. You must be willing to work irregular and long hours,
and be able to work well under pressure, especially when a case is being tried. But a negative aspect is that it can be very hazardous to your mental
state because of all the pressure and stress you must deal with. As time goes on, and eventually by the time you can retire, your situation
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My Dream Job: Being a Lawyer Essay examples
"The jury has made their decision, the plaintiff has been found guilty." These are the words that one day I will finally hear. My future goal is to be a
lawyer. A lawyer is a professional person authorized to practice law. They defend or prosecute people for the crimes they have committed.
(dictionary.com) I am very out spoken and believe in fighting for what I want or think is right.
Being a lawyer means that there are many responsibilities to carry out. It takes a great deal of timing and patience to finish the job,which I'm sure I
can handle. Being a lawyer can be a tough job to work on. All you have to do is work as much as you can to succeed on the case. A beginning lawyer
makes about $25,000–$128,000 a year. (Pasternak & Thornburg...show more content...
If you receive retirement, benefits in the form of pension or annuity payments from a qualified employer retirement plan. The amounts you receive may
be fully taxable or partly taxable. (www.lawyers.com)
An aspiring lawyer must enter law school and complete a Juris doctor program. However, before applying to law school, an undergraduate degree
must first be completed. In some places, a drug test is randomly completed. (www.lawyer.com) Lawyer's students set on a career in law need to
continue getting good grades in their university life, and not make the error of thinking that it is only the end–of–third–year exam performance that
counts. First and second–year exam results are taken into account by firms and chambers when considering applicants for work experience, as well as
training contracts/pupils. (www.aboutlawschools.org) Personally this is something I wouldn't need to adjust to being growing up my mom always
made sure I was on track with my school work.
Some skills are needed as stated in "The Criminal Justice Lawyer on page 1" it says "the ability to write high quality legal briefs that successfully
present the client's case". A lawyer needs to have a lot of knowledge of the law and the rights of the people. They should also know how to analyze
legal issues in light of the existing state of the law. (www.aboutlawschools.org) It is also important to know the road in which the law is headed, and
important policy
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  • 4. Essay On Law Of Human Nature The Law of Human Nature is often forgotten about but is a very important topic because it explains the way that God gave us our own ability to choose between right and wrong, in other words in the sense of what people actually do, compared to what they should do. There are things in life that we want to do and there are also things in life that we have to do or need to do and the law of nature will tell us what we need to do. Sometimes we need to follow our instincts and sometimes we do not. The Law tells us what is right and wrong if we listen to it. Some will argue saying they don't believe in a real right and wrong. "For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus." Romans 2:14–16.1 The Benson's Bible Commentary says, "That is, what the law was to the Jews, they are by the light and grace of God to themselves, namely, a rule of life. All the ancient Greek commentators, as Whitby has shown, interpreted this passage not of the Gentiles who had been converted to Christianity, but of those Gentiles who had not been favored with a revealed law, and therefore were neither proselytes to Judaism nor Christianity."2 The Law of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. The Concepts of Law, Authority and Justice Laws in this sense mean prescriptive legal rules, as opposed to descriptive patterns of cause and effect in nature. They are the laws of society's making, rather than the laws of science. There are certain characteristics of these laws; they are designed and implicated by society for society, they reflect the conventions of the society which generates them, they are prescriptive which means that their members of that society must or must not do certain things. They can be violated, however sanctions are applied to those who do violate them, and sanctions are the prerogative and responsibility of the official government present in that society. The...show more content... The laws within societies are not concerned with what is morally right or wrong, but whether an action has good or bad effects on the rest of society. For example adultery is widely thought of as being immoral, however it is not illegal. Most illegal actions are also held to be immoral, therefore, this means that morality is much further–reaching than the law. The authority of laws comes as a result of an unwritten social contract between all the members of a society who choose to live in that society. They gain their authority by being willed by the majority of the people, and because of the way in which they are drawn up they do not possess any absolute qualities. Some people may think that law and morality are the same thing, but they would be incorrect, however there is undeniably a link between the two; the morality of a society, or it 'mores' have a strong influence on the laws that are drawn up. There re three main ways in which philosophy sees the relationship between morality and law, these are legal positivism, natural moral law and the interpretive approach. Authority on the other hand is considerably different to the concept of law, it can be defined as the ability and/or right to enforce or demand acceptance and obedience. According to some we, as humans, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
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  • 7. Law School Essay Law School Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of the practice of law is learning to be a lawyer. Virtually every new lawyer today is a graduate of law school, a much dreaded, but fulfilling journey to practicing law. Modern law schools differ greatly from their earlier counterpart, in that many more requirements and responsibilities exist. In colonial times, students pursuing a career in law would enter institutions for instruction of the law, and would automatically become qualified to practice law in the courts after a few years of study. Today, however, becoming a lawyer takes much more training, rigorous work and effort, and many years of studying in order to take a bar exam of which passage represents qualification....show more content... These sections include logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, reading comprehension, a writing sample, and an experimental section, which does not count toward the final score of the law school applicant. The writing sample is not scored either, but it is sent to every law school to which an aspiring law student applies. Law schools usually do not use it as a significant part of the admissions process. Admission requirements of prestigious schools in the United States differ greatly with those of the less prominent. As written by the Dean of Admissions at Stanford Law School: "Admission to Stanford Law School is based primarily upon superior academic achievement and potential to contribute to the development and practice of the law. Competition is severe: the 178 members of the Class of 2002 were selected from among 4,000 applicants, and most were drawn from the upper 5 percent of their undergraduate class and the upper 5 percent of the LSAT pool. The class that entered in 1999 numbered 93 women and 85 men, over half of whom had been out of college for two or more years." In contrast, other less–prominent law schools around the nation do not present nearly as strict requirements for applicants. In evaluating individual files, the faculty of any law school considers the record of both undergraduate and graduate education, and the applicant's talents, nonacademic experience, and Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. Essay about constitutional law Constitutional Law Marbury v. Madison Marbury v. Madison, one of the first Supreme Court cases asserting the power of judicial review, is an effective argument for this power; however, it lacks direct textual basis for the decision. Marshall managed to get away with this deficiency because of the silence on many issues and the vague wording of the Constitution. During the early testing period when few precedents existed, there was much debate about fundamental issues concerning what was intended by the words of the Constitution and which part of government should have the final word in defining the meaning of these words. Marshall used the Marbury case to establish the Supreme Court's place as the final...show more content... The third and final question which Marshall addressed was whether Marbury "is entitled to the remedy for which he applies." Marshall further divides this question into two parts: the nature of the writ and the power of the Supreme Court. In examining the nature of the writ, Marshall solidifies further the Supreme Court authority over members of the executive branch. Marshall admits that "the officer to whom [the writ] is to be directed, must be one to whom, on legal principles, such writ may be directed . . . " and that the Supreme Court cannot "enquire how the executive, or executive officers, perform duties in which they have discretion." Yet Marshall insists that the Supreme Court can issue a mandamus "[where the head of a department] is directed by law to do a certain act affecting the absolute rights of individuals." This assertion does not have Constitutional basis. The Constitution does not expressly grant the Supreme Court power over either of the other branches of government. Finally Marshall gets to the question based on which he decides the case – the Supreme Court's jurisdiction over Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. Essay on Labour Law Labour law also known as employment law deals with the body of laws, administrative rulings and precedents which addresses the legal rights of and restrictions on working people and their organizations1. The direct function of labour law is that it deals with the rules governing employment relationship. Labour law functions through the role accorded by common law, legislation and is helped also by the extra legal sources such as the customs and collective bargaining. Labour law is divided in to two broad categories namely collective and individual labour law. Collective labour law deals with the relationship concerning employer, employee and the trade unions, however the individual labour law deals with the rights of employees contact and...show more content... Regulation 13 of the working time regulation states that a worker is entitled to four weeks annual paid leave each year. So as the working time regulation came in implementation another issue arose that was of the delay in implementation of the directive by the united kingdom and hence the issue was weather it could be relied upon in between the intervening period. However the procedure of relying upon the directive is through the process of vertical direct effect and it could only be relied upon when the deadline for the implementation of directive has passed. This question was placed and answered in the case of Gibson v east riding of Yorkshire and it was stated that in order to be relied upon the directive has to be clear and precise. Hence it was held that art 7 of the directive was not clear and precise as it did not clearly state the length of time required for a worker to work in order to be eligible for the annual leave. Further another issue which was brought up was the unauthorized deduction of wages by the employer. Sec 13 of the employment rights act 1996 states that claim for any unauthorized deduction by the employer can be made with in three months of the deduction and further sec 23(3) states that the time limit for three months starts from the last unauthorized deduction made. However in the case of list design group v Douglas and other a worker was allowed to bring claim for non payment of holiday pay by the employer over a two year period. It was Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. Reflective Essay On Law Upon entering this class, I had a skeptical mind on what law was. We believed law as a superior, overpowering, and controlling way of life. We had negative thoughts towards the law, and only expected negative results because of it. While being in this class this semester, my mind was opened and because of it I allowed a better understanding of law into my lifestyle. I realized that what I say may have repercussions as well as negatively damage my business. Some of the BLAW subjects that will help me to grow in my career as well as an everyday consumer I will discuss throughout this assignment. As a Sophomore in college, we are still considered the "newbies" of the University. Some of us are still trying to find our groove, while others are excelling at it. So being a Sophomore in this BLAW class, helped me realize that every course that I am taking is to better me for my career. I believe that BLAW is highly important when majoring in a business degree, simply because in our line of work it's common for us to be consumed by greed or make minor judgment mistakes to better the company that we're working for. BLAW creates this building block for you and how you must go about your work life to fully succeed. My future career includes hopefully becoming an officer in the United States Air Force, with my background as Business Major I hope to either become a Logistics Readiness Officer or a Contracting Officer. Both Air Force careers deal with the business franchise of the United Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. Persuasive Essay On Changing The Law Many people would probably say that if they saw an injured person, they would stop to help them. When put in the situation, however, would they actually stop? The United States of America does not require that pedestrians, who are not involved, help the ones who are. This is no excuse not to help, though. Even helping in just a small way could save a life. Humans are typically very emotional. Sometimes, we even mess with our emotions on purpose, like watching a sad movie, or going on a rollercoaster. This is all great, but crying over a dog dying in a movie, yet not caring enough to help a person in need, isn't. Seeing someone in need should cause us to feel enough pain for them that we want to do anything we can to help. Walking on by "should insult our values", knowing that we could've done something (Allred and Bloom 334). Being worried about your own safety is understandable. However, not helping someone because you are scared they might sue you is just selfish. People are scared because "under American law, liability generally exists for action, not inaction" (Allred and Bloom 335). We may be liable for helping or possibly at financial risk, but that is a chance that should be taken to save a life. Changing the law would allow people to aid others without feeling...show more content... In fact, "California passed the first Good Samaritan law in 1959" (Sjoerdsma 337). This law protects citizens who help in an accident from being liable for anything that happens. People should be encouraged by this to help others, knowing that they are at no risk. If other states follow in California's suit, the country as a whole can begin to feel safer. Providing a safe way for pedestrians to help people in need is the first step to overall change. Many people won't help if they know that they might be putting themselves at risk in the process. This can change, however, by creating laws with protection for the "Good Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. Law School Reflection Before the A–S–3900 class started I had absolutely no clue about law school I just knew I wanted to be a lawyer. So far, this semester I have learned that law school is hard to gain acceptance. I wasn't aware that the LSAT isn't based on your knowledge of the law. I've researched the law schools I want to attend and their requirements, I will not let my fear stop me from being a lawyer. I also had the opportunity to take a practice exam, which helped me figure out what areas I need to study before taking the actual test. A lot of the presenters were awesome, and the Michigan state presentation changed my perspective on law school, the presenter made it seem like law school is an amazing place to be and anyone can make it. Although I fear of a lot of debt and failure, I'm going to still pursue the career of a defense attorney. I had no clue of what I was going to be learning this semester, but I had a clue of what I wanted to learn. I thought this class was about having mock law classes and debates, but I'm happy that it wasn't because I was able to learn so many new and important things this semester. I have a different perspective of law school after taking this course. While taking this course I learned how hard and important law school stands. Something that still stands out in law school is the student's age range from 21+, I appreciate the diversity that is offered. Another thing that stood out was a lot of other students didn't like this course, but it's effective, it will help you decide whether you want to go to law school. Making the decision to go to law school is difficult and important, especially when it comes to the levies you have in order to apply for law school. Honestly, before this course, I had never thought about why I wanted to go to law school or what pushed me into wanting this career, but when I did, it made me think more about if I actually really want to go to law school. Since this course has started, I felt like I was out of place and I didn't want to attend law school anymore. Although I shouldn't base my opinion on what others have encountered, I did. I heard law school was too difficult for me to take on, but now I have done some thinking and I believe I should at least try to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. 2.3 Conclusion: The aim of criminal law is to protect the rights of the individuals and to safeguard the weak against the strong, law abiding against lawless and peaceful against violent. The state has prescribed certain rules of conduct, sanctions for their violations and machinery to enforce sanctions and procedure to protect that machinery. "If men were angels no government would be necessary." ––– James Madison. Hence, it is the primary function of the government to protect the basic rights to life and property. There can be no liberty if no protection of the basic rights of the citizens by the government is...show more content... Right to Life and Personal Liberty. People of India have become more receptive to quick, fair and affordable justice. The entire existence of the orderly society depends upon sound and efficient functioning of the Criminal Justice System. It is rightly said that "Justice delayed is Justice denied". Whether a guilty person is exonerated or an innocent is punished or there is an enormous delay in deciding the case, quality of justice suffers in all these cases. Since the objections of the criminal justice system are not codified anywhere, hence they can be just inferred from different statutes. Every democratic country aims at providing maximum sense of security to the people at large by dealing with crimes and criminals effectively and legally. Our criminal justice system aims at reducing the level of criminality in the society by ensuring maximum detection of the reported crimes, convictions of accused persons without delay and to meet the ends of justice. India inherited the adversarial system of common law from the British Colonial Rulers and the criminal justice system of India is followed on the same track. In adversarial system truth is supposed to emerge from the respective versions of the facts presented by prosecution and the defence before a neutral judge. The term ―neutral judge is emphasized here because in adversarial system there is no positive duty on the judge to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Why Study Law Essay Why study law? I think law is a course where you can practice practical skills and gain other skills too. Law is human rights; it is solving people's problems and getting to know what people go through. Firstly I want to study law because of the injustices that still exist in the world we are in and it bothers me a lot. I want to be the one that can change it. I want to be the one that will help people and get them justice. I want to the society to be equal and I want to fight for some human rights. I want to be a lawyer or an investigator in crime scenes because I love solving problems which are between two people and think about which option is the best to set and go for. I am a good listener and I like taking risks. I want to be...show more content... I think studying abroad makes you gain some self confidence and know how to handle responsibilities by yourself. I will be able to rebuild my life from scratch. I will get to meet different people who lead to different cultures and I will meet an entirely new culture. I will get to ask the friends I will make about how is law back in their countries. How does their law differ from ours? I will be able to explore the world, the world that I yet didn't see. I will get to see how education is in different countries and get to experience it. Being an international student will help meet other international students and I will get to ask and see how cultures differ and what are their traditions are like. The steps I take are my future; I am the one who move my feet towards the goal I want. It is what I want to be and what I will hopefully be. There isn't anyone who could stop me from being what or who I want to become. Yes I will be alone and I will get lost a lot of times but that is part of rebuilding who I am. That'll teach me loads of things I never knew and I will learn more about Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. Essay about Contract Law Contract Law A contract, by definition, is an agreement by two or more parties, which is intended to be legally binding and supported by consideration. All contracts must have these three elements present for it to qualify as a proper contract in the eyes of the law: offer and acceptance, consideration, and intent to create legal relations. First, we will examine the first part of what constitutes a contract, the offer and acceptance. An offer is a statement said from the offeror to the offeree stating that he would like to formulate a contract between the two parties. The offer must include something specific, and which has value, either monetary or otherwise between the parties. An offer must...show more content... An agreement is not enforceable unless the parties intended it to be legally binding. For contracts to be binding, they must adhere to this rule. This is because contracts are very serious business, and one must not go into them fool heartedly. There are however presumptions regarding this element. First, it is understood that domestic agreements cannot have intent to create legal relations, unless expressively said. Families are an institution and they must be kept sacred and not be bothered with the legalities of court proceedings. There are however some exceptions to this rule. For instance, the case of Merritt vs. Merritt shows that there could be intention if both parties expressively showed it. Since the husband signed the paper that contained the terms of the contract, this was deemed to be legal, and thus a contract between the two was formed. This was done when the husband signed the paper promising what he had said. It is also understood that in a commercial agreement, the intent is automatic. This is evident in the case of Carlill vs. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. In an advertisement, Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. stated that if anyone caught the common cold after buy and using the smoke balls as directed, they would give 100 £. The company then deposited 1,000 £ in a bank to show their seriousness. Carlill used the product and was not cured, then sued the company. The company's Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. Essay on The Role and Function of Law The Role and Function of Law Law plays of significant role in the operation of a successful business and society. One of the characteristics of law is that is "creates duties, obligations, and rights that reflect accepted views of a given society" (Melvin, 2011, pg. 4). Law also helps businesses resolve disputes that have to do with the rights of the business and citizens (Melvin, 2011, pg. 4). Obtaining an understanding of the legal system can help businesses gain a competitive edge, as well as add value to the business. Many businesses rely on attorneys to help them with their business needs. By obtaining an attorney, or counsel, businesses often reduce the cost of risk and liability and result in business opportunities (Melvin,...show more content... These federal laws preempted the state laws, which caused the court to favor with Liggett and drop the suit. Law plays an important part in every individual's job or industry. I work at TD Bank as a Store Supervisor and there are many different regulations that we have to follow on a daily basis. One regulation that I have to follow on a regular basis is the Equal Credit Opportunity. This regulation ensures that lenders are not discriminating again any applicants. It also "establishes guidelines for gathering and evaluating credit information, and requires written information when credit is denied" ("Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System", 2012). Every year each Certified Consumer Lender is required to participate in and online training to make sure that the proper regulations are being followed. TD Bank enforces thee training programs to protect their consumers from being discriminated against, as well as themselves from receiving any fines or lawsuits from the government. Another daily activity that ensures the bank is following the necessary regulations is to provide a Truth in Savings disclosure to every customer opening a savings account. The customer will be able to compare our savings rates and products to those of other financial institutions. Not only do we provide our customers with the necessary Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. The Role Of Law Essay The Role of Law Law is a system or collection of "principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its people." (Dictionary.com) In the past, people viewed law as an unchanging factor that was a part of the natural order of life. Today, most lawmakers view law as a flexible instrument that can be used to accomplish a chosen purpose. "One strength of this instrumentalist attitude is its willingness to adapt the law to further the social good. A weakness, however, is the legal instability and uncertainty those adaptations often produce." (Mallor, 2007) A few of the most important functions and roles of laws are to peaceably settle disputes, check government power, serve the economy and society, and ...show more content... Contracts allow people to enter into an agreement knowing that the agreement is enforceable by law and the other party can be sued for breach of contract if their end of the agreement is not fulfilled or honored. "The essence of a contract is that it is a legally enforceable promise or set of promises." (Mallor, 2007) The contract laws are essential to this modern industrialized society. No one would want to invest money into the building of a business if there was no assurance that the contractor would finishing the building or the suppliers will supply what was agreed upon. These laws can protect business investments just as it can protect individual investments or contracts. The policy against restrictions on free competition is the basis for the antitrust statutes. "If the sole purpose of an agreement is to restrain competition, it violates public policy and is illegal." (Mallor, 2007) There are some competition restrictions that serve legitimate business interests and are enforced, but are scrutinized very closely by the courts. The antitrust laws were led by "public demands for legislation to preserve competitive market structures and prevent the accumulation of great economic power in the hands of a few firms." (Mallor, 2007) Large businesses were Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Becoming a Lawyer Essay Becoming a Lawyer The career I have chosen is to become a lawyer, in either a private practice or firm, or for the government. The definition of a lawyer is an advocate or advisor in society, that is as an advocate, to represent one of the opposing parties in a criminal or civil trial, and as an advisor to counsel clients as to their legal rights and suggest courses of action. But that is not all a lawyer is about. Being a lawyer takes hard work, dedication, and many years in school. Before you become a lawyer, there are many educational hills you must climb. First of all, like in most jobs, you must have a high school diploma. Then there's college. You must attend a four year college, although you may graduate in three, were as you...show more content... The chance of becoming a lawyer or the availability of the job is good, although not all lawyers are good ones. There were 656,000 lawyers in 1994, and three fourths of them, that's 75%, were all in private firms. The salary of a lawyer depends on a few factors. One, whether or not you work privately or in a large firm plays a big role. For example, most private lawyers start off around $37,000 a year, but in some large firms, starting salaries got as high as $80,000 per year. The top salaries are received by good lawyers in top firms reached $1 million a year. But the average lawyer in a good firm makes around $115,000 per year, which I might, add is not bad at all to say the least. The other factor is whether or not you are good at being a lawyer. The largest benefit in this career is probably the money, but a benefit can be if you handle pressure well or not, and if being a lawyer is something you really want to do. The reason for that is the demands are very high. You must be willing to work irregular and long hours, and be able to work well under pressure, especially when a case is being tried. But a negative aspect is that it can be very hazardous to your mental state because of all the pressure and stress you must deal with. As time goes on, and eventually by the time you can retire, your situation Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. My Dream Job: Being a Lawyer Essay examples "The jury has made their decision, the plaintiff has been found guilty." These are the words that one day I will finally hear. My future goal is to be a lawyer. A lawyer is a professional person authorized to practice law. They defend or prosecute people for the crimes they have committed. (dictionary.com) I am very out spoken and believe in fighting for what I want or think is right. Being a lawyer means that there are many responsibilities to carry out. It takes a great deal of timing and patience to finish the job,which I'm sure I can handle. Being a lawyer can be a tough job to work on. All you have to do is work as much as you can to succeed on the case. A beginning lawyer makes about $25,000–$128,000 a year. (Pasternak & Thornburg...show more content... If you receive retirement, benefits in the form of pension or annuity payments from a qualified employer retirement plan. The amounts you receive may be fully taxable or partly taxable. (www.lawyers.com) An aspiring lawyer must enter law school and complete a Juris doctor program. However, before applying to law school, an undergraduate degree must first be completed. In some places, a drug test is randomly completed. (www.lawyer.com) Lawyer's students set on a career in law need to continue getting good grades in their university life, and not make the error of thinking that it is only the end–of–third–year exam performance that counts. First and second–year exam results are taken into account by firms and chambers when considering applicants for work experience, as well as training contracts/pupils. (www.aboutlawschools.org) Personally this is something I wouldn't need to adjust to being growing up my mom always made sure I was on track with my school work. Some skills are needed as stated in "The Criminal Justice Lawyer on page 1" it says "the ability to write high quality legal briefs that successfully present the client's case". A lawyer needs to have a lot of knowledge of the law and the rights of the people. They should also know how to analyze legal issues in light of the existing state of the law. (www.aboutlawschools.org) It is also important to know the road in which the law is headed, and important policy Get more content on HelpWriting.net