By:Tiron Locure

 I want to be a lawyer because I know a lot of people who get into disputes or other activities. Nobody could ever afford a lawyer, so this is where I come in.

 Lawyers represent people, businesses, or agencies on legal issues and disputes.  They communicate with clients and others.  Argue on their clients behalf.  Prepare and file documents.  Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations

 Debate team  Public speaking  Research  Writing skills

 7 years of full-time study after high school  4 year college degree  3 years of law school  Passing a written bar examination  Bachelor’s degree "Summary How To Become A Lawyer." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor

 Top National- Yale University  Application fee $75  Tuition $53,600  Top State- Tulane University  Application fee $60  Tuition: $45,240  Must complete 30 hours of community service  Which will include working with real lawyers "Best Law Schools." Best Law School Rankings.

 Average salary is $112,760  Lawyers salary depend on where the lawyers work.  The amount of experience also. "Lawyer's Pay." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 "Best Law Schools." Best Law School Rankings. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Sept  "Lawyer's Pay." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 26 Apr Web. 25 Sept  "SummaryHow To Become A Lawyer." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 26 Apr Web. 25 Sept  "What Lawyers Do." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 26 Apr Web. 25 Sept