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11 th Grade Graduations Occupational Research Project

11 th Grade Graduations Occupational Research Project . Lauren Carlson . Lawyer . Nature of Work . Represent clients in court cases Communicate with their clients and other people Conduct research and analysis of legal problems Say laws to backup the case

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11 th Grade Graduations Occupational Research Project

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  1. 11th Grade Graduations Occupational Research Project Lauren Carlson

  2. Lawyer

  3. Nature of Work Represent clients in court cases Communicate with their clients and other people Conduct research and analysis of legal problems Say laws to backup the case Present facts to backup the case also Prepares and files legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals, wills, contracts, and deeds

  4. Education and Training 7 years of full-time study after high school 4 years of undergraduate study 3 years of law school A bachelors degree is required to get into most law schools.

  5. Other Qualifications Should have good research skills Writing Skills Speaking Skills Problem-Solving Skills Interpersonal Skills

  6. Job Outlook/ Future Prospects Employment is expected to grow 10% from 2010 to 2020 Job availability could be cut because of economy problems Competition is high because more and more students graduate from Law School yearly

  7. Potential earnings now and in future Annual wage for a lawyer was $112,760 in May 2010

  8. 3 Similar Occupations Judges, Mediators, and Hearing Officers- $91,880 a year Paralegals and Legal Assistants- $46,680 a year Postsecondary Teachers- $62,050 a year

  9. *Ancestors Career

  10. Accountant

  11. Nature of Work Work in an office Some can work at home Often travel to meet with clients and discuss money and managing money

  12. Education and Training Require Bachelors Degree Analytical Skills Organizational Skills Math Skills Communication Skills

  13. Other Qualifications Licenses to be an accountant Very good with math and organizing because people are trusting you with taxes and their money

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