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To Be a Corprate Lawyer
Corporate Lawyer
By Alexa M
A Typical Day in the Life of a Corporate Lawyer
5:00-5:30am- (at home) read e-mails and respond to as many as possible
8:30-8:40am- arrive at work
8:45-9:00am- conduct legal research
9:15-10:30am-review clients documents
10:30-12:00am- brush up on more clients documents
12:00-2:30pm- talk to buisness owners
2:35-8:00pm- work on drafting contracts
8:00-8:30pm- discuss with other corporate lawyers/attend meetings
Sources
-pacareerzone.org
-resorces.workable.com
-buissnessinsider.com
-become-a-lawyer.com
-lawyeredu.org
-study.com
Extra Information
Required Math and English Skills
Required Math Skills
Before law school, corporate lawyers must understand problem solving skills and trigonometry.
Required English Skills
How is Math and English Used?
-some corporate lawyers need to travel, and some do not
-corporate lawyers should be independent, hard-working, and have tough skin
Before law school, you must understand advanced literature content and have strong writing skills- you must submit a 250 word essay to demonstrate writing, editing, and critical thinking.
How English is used
-to write and draft papers
-constantly to speak, persuade, and argue with other people
How Math is Used
-to prove theorems
-have to calculate percentages, proportions, interest rates, and compilations involving money
Pros &Cons of Being a Corporate Lawyer
Cons
-lots of pressure
-long,demanding hours
-very competitive
-a lot of student loans to pay off (law school is expensive)
-can't always expect a good salary
Pros
-good pay
-very rewarding
Salary Range
Career Description
Most corporate lawyers make anywhere from $100,000 to $160,000 a year.
Corporate lawyers focus on the legal issues businesses face.
Job Requirements
-need a license that states your bar exam
was passed
-excellent negotiation and communication skills
-current license to practice law
-background checks
Level Of Education Needed
Corporate lawyers must graduate high school. Depending on exactly what someone wants to do as a corporate lawyer, he/she can have a bachelors degree, masters degree, Ph.D (doctor of philosophy), or J.D (Juris doctor).