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| JD in UK | 10/22/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: I am 25 years old and nearing the end of a grueling JD course. I went to law school because I ...
A: Jen, Thank you for your question. Having spent time in the UK, I certainly understand how you ...
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| job search | 10/14/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: I am writing on behalf of my son who is a 3L at Georgetown Law in DC. He wants to do plaintiff side ...
A: Your son can probably tell you that the legal market is extremely tight right now and that it can be ...
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| Quarry about Paralegal | 10/12/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: Respected sir, I have experiance of 3 years as an Advocate in India and Now,i am working as a Legal ...
A: In the United States, there is no formal licensure or education requirements to work as a paralegal. ...
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| Help for school | 9/30/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: My name is Tania I am about to enter high school and I want to know what I can do in high school and ...
A: If you are about to enter high school, the most important thing to do is to work hard in all of your ...
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| Paralegal | 8/16/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: I am 17 yrs old and I will be graduating from high school shortly. I plan to attend college and ...
A: There are a lot of great opportunities in criminal law and it is an enormous field. For example, ...
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| undergraduate seeking direction | 8/14/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: I tried to ask you a question yesterday but it didn't end up going through. I am an undergraduate ...
A: I'll do my best to answer them. There are so many different legal practice areas that it can be ...
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| Paralegal education | 7/29/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: I am looking into becoming a paralegal. I already have a BS in Biblical Studies and a minor in ...
A: I would say that the details of your degrees are not the crucial item. What is crucial, however, is ...
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| re-start law career | 7/23/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: I am a 45 year old stay-at-home mom with a law degree and Oregon bar membership. However, I ...
A: Jane, I would say that there is absolutely a chance but you're going to have a lot of work to do. ...
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| Types of Law | 7/22/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: my name is Bret. I am interested in becoming a lawyer and am aware that there are many different ...
A: Patent prosecution requires a "hard" science background such as biology, chemistry, physics, or ...
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| Types of Law | 7/21/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: my name is Bret. I am interested in becoming a lawyer and am aware that there are many different ...
A: You are right that there are many different types of law and probably too many to list. You might ...
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| lawyers pay | 6/10/2009 | Bryan Chant, Esq. |
Q: How are lawyers paid are they paid bi-weekly or monthly?
A: Lawyers are paid a variety of different ways. Assuming that you are talking about an attorney ...
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| no jobs | 2/12/2009 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I am writing about my 27 year old son. He graduated with honors from Brown University, majoring in ...
A: It is a tough job market and sometimes the hardest job to find is your first. Legal employers today ...
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| Majors | 2/10/2009 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I am a senior this year and I plan to become a lawyer. I am attending a college with a Pre-Law ...
A: Robert, Many aspiring lawyers stress over what major to choose. However, your undergraduate major ...
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| getting started in my career | 1/28/2009 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I am a criminal justice major graduate with a bachelors degree. I have always wanted to be a ...
A: A bachelor's degree in criminal justice is a great foundation for a career as a paralegal. However, ...
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| Is a law career for me? | 1/17/2009 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I have kind of a different situation right now as an undergrad; I went to a community college for ...
A: Kim, There are a few common stereotypes about lawyers that are not necessarily true. Two of these ...
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| Corporate Law | 1/13/2009 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I have 3 years of experience in Information technology and i want to continue my studies through ...
A: If you wish to pursue a law degree, I would not recommend an online degree. Online law degrees are ...
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| Questions | 1/5/2009 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: Im 18 and working towards a B.A. before entering a Law School. I live in Canada where a B.A is ...
A: With a little hard work and networking, you can find part-time or summer work in a law firm. Since ...
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| Salary | 1/4/2009 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I would like to be a lawyer when i get older, i would like to enter the corporate/business and or ...
A: Working for a mega-firm is a common aspiration among would-be lawyers. Therefore, competition for ...
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| Need advice | 11/13/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: i am 18 years old and a freshman in college. At the moment I am working towards getting my business ...
A: To become a corporate lawyer, you will need to: 1. Obtain your bachelor’s degree; 2. Graduate from ...
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| Should i follow a career as a lawyer or become a surgeon??? | 11/10/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I am currently a junior in High school in NY with a 94% avg. I am really interested in both ...
A: I can’t tell you what career to choose but I can tell you to follow your heart and choose a career ...
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| need advice | 11/3/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: hey my name is sarah, and im 18 and fresh in college. my major right now is respiratory care and i ...
A: To become a state prosecutor, you will need to graduate from a four-year undergraduate program, ...
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| Paralegal certification | 10/24/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I was wondering what is the best possible way to earn a paralegal certificate? A previous question ...
A: The answer depends on your location. I suggest asking a law firm in your area. In many areas, a ...
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| high school classes i could take | 10/7/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I'm really into law, and i want to take as many classes as i can to be a lawyer! The only class at ...
A: College courses won't help much for law school because law school is so different from college. The ...
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| high school classes i could take | 10/4/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I'm really into law, and i want to take as many classes as i can to be a lawyer! The only class at ...
A: Your ambition is impressive. There are no high school classes that will help you in law school ...
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| district attorney | 9/27/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I am 24 years old and have a family. I would like to become a DA. I wanted to know how to go about ...
A: To become a district attorney, you would take the LSAT, apply to law schools, graduate from law ...
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| Courses. | 9/25/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: Ok, I am in grade 8, I know, but I am a very school oriented person and would like to go to ...
A: I can’t speak to what types of classes you need to take be successful in the music industry. ...
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| The LSAT | 9/19/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: I was wondering how law schools know whether prospective students memory is any good. I have heard ...
A: The LSAT measures reading comprehension, so if you can remember everything you read, that will ...
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| Mixing computer Science Degree with Law degree | 9/19/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: i was graduated from university with a computer science degree 4 years ago... and i have experience ...
A: A computer science degree combined with a legal degree can make you competitive in the growing ...
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| Want to Become a Paralegal and later a Lawyer | 9/4/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I want to become a paralegal and a few years later I want to become a lawyer do I still have to go ...
A: To become a lawyer you must earn a bachelor’s degree, graduate from law school and pass your state’s ...
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| Classes | 9/3/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: As an 11th grader what classes should I be taking?
A: Classes in writing, speech and logical reasoning may help prepare you for law school. Getting ...
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| Criminal Justice Major | 8/31/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I am Junior level college student majoring in Criminal Justice Correctional Administration. I just ...
A: Becoming a lawyer is not the only route to a rewarding career in the legal field. With a bachelor’s ...
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| Would It hurt to take the LSAT for the hell of it? | 8/18/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: Im not totally decided on what I want to do. Law has really caught my attention lately. But Im not ...
A: No, it wouldn't hurt to take the LSAT just to see how you do. Of course, the cost would be some ...
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| Job references | 8/14/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: Can your current employer give you a bad reference if you are trying to get another job and the new ...
A: Answer to question 1: If you're doing a good job and your employer doesn't want you to leave and ...
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| Master of Science: Legal Studies | 8/13/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: What can one do with a Master's degree in Law & Public Policy? I know I cannot practice law but I ...
A: Here are a few career options that come to mind. You could work as a lobbyist, speaker, author, ...
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| 3L job search for small criminal law firm job | 8/5/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: First off I'd like to thank you for your insight. I'm a 3L at regional law school in the south. I ...
A: Essentially, your question seeks ways to find a job doing criminal defense at small law firms. ...
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| combining law and science | 8/4/2008 | A. Hall |
Q: Hall, I am a biochemist with basic research/teaching experience in academia and have a M.S degree. ...
A: The natural fit for someone of your qualifications would be a patent attorney. Becoming a patent ...
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| Question about 1L internship | 8/4/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: Kane, I am a law student at a top tier law school. I am very unhappy with me 1L summer internship ...
A: It is unfortunate that you are not receiving substantive assignments during your internship. This ...
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| should i go for Cyberlaw or IPR?(Being an IT professional) | 7/9/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: i am an IT professional,working with some software development organisation.my interest is more ...
A: Vivek, Yes, your IT background may be helpful in the areas of cyber law or IP. Moreover, your IT ...
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| Paralegal -- English vs. Business Administration | 7/8/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: I already have my Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies as well as a Paralegal Certificate from an ...
A: Jennifer, You are correct that writing and critical thinking skills are essential to paralegal ...
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| I want to become a District attorney when I grow up. | 7/2/2008 | Sally A. Kane |
Q: xD Please respond ASAP! thanks
A: I admire your enthusiasm. It is never too early to begin preparing for a career as an attorney. ...
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