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Is law school smart?

Second, there's a pretty good chance you won't do all that great in law school. That doesn't mean you're not smart, but when it comes to law school being smart doesn't have much to do with it. Law school is a grind, and those that grind the hardest reap the rewards.

Is law a prestigious field?

Law is inherently a snobby, prestigious field and where get your degree from absolutely matters. Many people will tell you not to even bother attending law school if you don't go to a Tier 1 (top 50 ranked) law school, and I'm inclined to agree with that assessment.

Should I go to law school without a scholarship?

That's why, outside of maybe a few law schools, you should absolutely not go to law school without some sort of scholarship. If you get a high enough LSAT you can get a free ride to many schools. Keep in mind that some schools (imo) are not worth going to even with a full ride. idk if I want to be a lawyer.

How much does a lawyer make?

So back to the stats - according to US News, the median salary for a lawyer (of all types and levels of experience) is $118,160, with a 25th percentile of $77,580 and a 75th percentile of $176,580.

Why do every state agencies have in-house counsel?

Obviously, you've got your usual positions of DA or PD, but every agency usually has in-house counsel because each agency usually deals with different types of laws. So for example, in-house counsel for the state's prison's system is going to be a very different job than say EPA attorneys.

Is being a lawyer a middle class job?

Thanks for posting this. This highlights that, except for the outliers who throw everything off, being a lawyer is by and large a very middle-class profession.

A minister I went to a few times in 2018, has now put my picture, full name, personal information, and a made up review on her website without my consent. If you google my name, my picture and information on her site is one of the top results!

I live in California and recently found my picture, full name, and a “quote” on the website of a counselor/minister I saw 5 years ago. Most of the quote was familiar, but seemed to be a mashup of things I said verbally at different points.

Permission to stay at homeowners house

My grandmother, the primary owner of our California house is moving to Arizona. And her daughter (my aunt) is the secondary owner of the same California house.

What to do if you don't want to do it yourself?

You need to decide if your matter is simple or if you want to take the risk and do it yourself. If you don’t want to do it yourself, be prepared to pay for a lawyer.

Why do law firms charge retainers?

Retainers are charged by most law firms to clients because some , not all, clients are dishonest. They want to use a lawyer and then not pay them in the end. Law firms have rent, staff, phone bills, and other costs and cannot afford to work for free. Retainers are to ensure clients don’t “ dine and dash .”. Our law firm does not normally charge ...

William J Popovich

Depending on the lawyer, the initial (first) consultation may be free. And then any subsequent time the lawyer spends on your case, whether by retainer, a set fee, or billable by hour, the lawyer will charge for his or her services.

Robert F. Ley

Lawyers who offer a free consultation say so on their websites and in their advertising, so there should not be any surprises. A free consultation is an important marketing strategy designed to attract clients.

Lee A Gronikowski

First, not all attorneys charge for consults. Many do not. I give 30 minute free consults. However, when an attorney gives a legal consult he or she is giving legal information. That information is valuable , It is not unethical to charnel for consults.