Some lawyers specialize in trial work. They need to be able to think very quickly and speak well. Other lawyers specialize in criminal or civil law. Criminal lawyers represent people who have been charged with a crime. They sometimes go to court.
Civil lawyers help clients with lawsuits, wills, contracts, and other business related matters.
Lawyers are also called attorneys. Lawyers is in the Legal, Social, and Recreation Services Career Cluster. Very good ability to understand and use words when talking to others Very good ability to work with numbers Ability to make decisions and solve problems Ability to gather details from spoken or written information Ability to influence people's opinions Desire to be a leader and influence others Willingness to perform a variety of tasks Lawyers have great responsibility in the lives of their clients. They must be honest, creative, and hardworking. They must be able to think logically.