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Legal Jobs - Myths about Lawyers

published August 20, 2011

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This includes common sense, a fighting spirit, a never say die attitude, a sharp keen mind, the ability to spot details, a knack of poking holes in the opponent's defense, and a vast knowledge about almost everything. The legal system or jurisdiction needs no introduction. Right from the smallest trouble to a divorce to a homicide case, law covers every aspect of day to day life. Every person, unless he/she is very lucky will have to consult a lawyer at some point in his/her life. Right from property issues to a will, one needs the help of a lawyer to get through life. While legal nitty-gritties can be a source of headache, having a good lawyer to help you out can relieve you some of the tension. Legal jobs are not just a source of income, they are a source of satisfaction to those who are good at their job. The pay scale of a legal job varies depending on the work you do, but generally lawyers are well paid and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. Especially in the United States, legal jobs are a much wanted opportunity as they offer a lot of choices. However the pursuit of a law degree in the US is a difficult task as the laws vary from state to state.

There are some common myths about law jobs and lawyers. The first thing you need to know about law jobs is that laws are different in different countries. In a country like the US, this practice is even more difficult because as mentioned before, laws are not constant and differ depending on the state you are in.


Many people believe that law is a very dry subject that will become monotonous. This however is not true as the pursuit of law can be dynamic and exciting. There is nothing like the satisfaction of winning a case in the court of law, and even if you do not win, every court case is a learning experience that will enrich your mind further. The matching of wits with your opponent and getting the better of him/her is highly satisfying.

It is a common myth that every lawyer is involved in a whole lot of paperwork that makes the job dull and lifeless. While paperwork is an integral part of every case it is not the dominant factor in the job.

There are some people who believe that anyone can be successful in the court of life as all that is required is background research and presentation. This again is a myth as one requires brilliant logical and analytical skills to be successful as a lawyer. One also needs to be a good orator and express him/herself fluently.

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Harrison is the founder of BCG Attorney Search and several companies in the legal employment space that collectively gets thousands of attorneys jobs each year. Harrison’s writings about attorney careers and placement attract millions of reads each year. Harrison is widely considered the most successful recruiter in the United States and personally places multiple attorneys most weeks. His articles on legal search and placement are read by attorneys, law students and others millions of times per year.

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LawCrossing has received tens of thousands of attorneys jobs and has been the leading legal job board in the United States for almost two decades. LawCrossing helps attorneys dramatically improve their careers by locating every legal job opening in the market. Unlike other job sites, LawCrossing consolidates every job in the legal market and posts jobs regardless of whether or not an employer is paying. LawCrossing takes your legal career seriously and understands the legal profession. For more information, please visit www.LawCrossing.com.

published August 20, 2011

By CEO and Founder - BCG Attorney Search left
( 4 votes, average: 3.3 out of 5)
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