Become a Lawyer will include you to help out with crime to see who is guilty and who isnt. Imagine you being in court and you have to help someone prove that they are innocent for example if your client is being accused doing something that they didn't even do. That would make you help them prove that she is innocent by giving them evidence.
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Lawyer salaries vary widely by experience, location, and firm size, but generally range from entry-level salaries around $60k-$100k+ (like $80k-$120k in CA) to median national figures around $145k-$176k (BLS data), with top earners in big firms or specific fields like tech law reaching well over $200k-$300k annually, especially in high-cost states like California.
To become a lawyer, you need a Bachelor's degree (any major, focusing on skills) followed by a three-year Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, then passing the Bar Exam in the state where you want to practice, often after the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE).
A lawyer's schedule is demanding and varies by firm size and specialty, averaging 40-60+ hours/week, with big firms often hitting 60-80 hours with weekends, while government or smaller firms offer more standard hours (40-55) but still face long days.