Why People Become Lawyers
Because the nature of lawyers' work varies greatly between fields, people become lawyers for a wide range of reasons--including social, financial and familial. Because of the difficulty and cost associated with law school, becoming a lawyer is a decision that should be carefully assessed.
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Monetary
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Because the median salary for attorneys is more than six figures, many people become lawyers for monetary reasons.
Social Responsibility
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Some people become lawyers because of a sense of social responsibility. This is a particularly common reason among defense attorneys and nonprofit lawyers.
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Advocacy
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Some people choose to become lawyers to advance a specific cause, such as civil rights or immigration reform.
Personal
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Many lawyers choose the profession because they are personally interested in the daily tasks, such as research, writing, mediation and public speaking.
Tradition
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Some people choose to become lawyers to carry on a family tradition in the profession.
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Anonymous
Aug 08, 2011
The reason I became a lawyer is because I love helping people.
