LAWYER

WHAT IS A LAWYER?

• "a person learned in the law; as an attorney"
• An aid who can help with legal troubles
• An associate to help with your finances and ensure you aren't being cheated.
• There are many types of lawyers, ranging from criminal to corporate.
• The salary for a lawyer varies widely, from 41,000 to almost 200,000 a year!

WHY I CHOSE THIS

• I chose a lawyer because I have always been interested in law.
• I didn't want to be a police officer, because I'm a little guy.
• I prefer book smarts to physical strengths.
• I enjoy debate

TYPES OF LAWYERS

• Bankruptcy (deals with financial issues)
• Family (deals with divorce, child, custody, etc.)
• Criminal (deals with legal troubles)
• Corporate (helps with business decisions for companies)
• Civil Rights (deals with civil rights violations)

YOUR RIGHTS

• If you're ever picked up by the police, STAY CALM.
• Be polite, say yes sir/mam, no sir/mam.
• Ask "am I being detained, or am I free to go?"
• If you're being detained, politely tell the officer you wish to remain silent.
• Tell them you refuse to speak until you've consulted with an attorney.

WORK CITED

• Blackwell, Amy. "Ch. 3 On the job ." Law. New York: Checkmark, 2010. 53-84. Print. Cornelio, Lisa, and Gail Eisenberg.
• "Paralegal." Top careers in two years: public safety, law, and security. New York: Ferguson, 2007. 18-26. Print.
• Woman, Forbes. "Why Attending Law School Is The Worst Career Decision You'll Ever Make." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. .