Tercero,April Jan , Tura,April Joy ,Vera,Rishel Mae , Villahermosa,Stephany , Ygay,Claire , Yongco,Kristin Mae

1. I AM A LAWYER
Names:
Tercero, April Jan
Tura, April Joy
Vera, Rishel Mae
Villahermosa, Stephany
Ygay, Claire
Yongco, Kristin Mae

2. WHAT IS LAWYER?
Person certified as trained in the theory and
practice of law
Licensed to give legal advice
To represent others in litigation within a particular
jurisdiction

3. WHY DID WE CHOOSE TO STUDY LAW?
Earning Potential
The Prestige
 An Opportunity to Help Others
 The Intellectual Challenge
Diverse Practice Areas

4. IS BEING A LAWYER FUN?
 Some lawyers travel the country,or even the world
 Participate in trials, depositions, arbitrations, and business deals.
 Others rub shoulders with business leaders, politicians, sports figures, and
even celebrities.

5. THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BECOMING A LAWYER
 The challenging years of law school
 The cost of education
 The potentially shaky job prospects
 A sometimes stressful work environment
 A typically pessimistic mindset

6. BENEFITS OF BECOMING A LAWYER
 Strong foundation for further/combined academic studies
 Multitudes of career options
 Financial stability
 Master critical thinking, strong reasoning and analytical skills
 The power to make a difference through law
 Awareness of rights and responsibilities

7. THE DAY-TO-DAY STRESSES AND
CHALLENGES OF BEING A LAWYER
o Conflicting home and work priorities
o Running a business and a law practice at the same time
o Damaging behaviours can lead to addiction
o To err is human – but tell that to a lawyer
o Pessimism, collegiality, and difficult clients

8. DUTIES OF LAWYERS
• Advise and represent clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal
matters
• Communicate with their clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in the case
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
• Present facts in writing and verbally to their clients or others, and argue on behalf of their
clients
• Prepare and file legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals, wills, contracts, and deeds

9. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO
YOU NEED TO BE A LAWYER?
 Complete a bachelor’s degree program
 Pass the law school admission test
 Identify law schools and complete applications
 Earn a juris doctor degree
 Pass the bar examination
Advance your career

10. FIVE TRAITS OF GREAT LAWYERS
 Compassion
 Ability to Listen
 Assertiveness, Not Aggressiveness
 Creativity
 Perseverance

11. QUOTES OF A LAWYER