10 Signs You Should Become A Lawyer

[Music] ten signs you should become a lawyer getting admitted to study in the university stuff deciding on what degree to studies perhaps tougher your mom wants you to be a doctor your dad thinks engineering is more suiting giving your math skills then there's your uncle who thinks architecture is your colin because he once saw you sketched a nice house but an inner voice has been telling you studying law wouldn't be a bad idea hmm this can be all too much for your inexperienced self and you may end up studying of course you have little passion for so in today's video we'll look at why law might just be your calling and ten signs that you should consider becoming one if you're new to this channel you are welcome consider subscribing to after school Africa to continue exploring opportunities keep in mind that just ticking off one or two of the signs is not enough reason to consider pursuing a career in law you need a combination of at least five of the signs to make the grade 1 big books don't scare you are you intrigued with going through bookshelves do you find it fun reading big books journals and newspapers around the house do you spend hours running through books seeking information well that could be a sign you'll make a lawyer law school demands long hours in the library you will be scoring enormous legal textbooks and limitless Case Files if you're a quick reader it will be an added advantage being a smart reader will get you even further this means you know how to take apart a reading identify the key points draw relevant conclusions and highlight the parts you know you'll need to revisit later on this one skill is not enough to make a good lawyer after all a potential scientist will possess similar quality what will matter most is the nature of topics you find more interesting to you try to get all angles of the story being able to get all angles of a story is a skill man for Law School you will make a good lawyer if you always strive to hear the other side of a story digging deeper beyond the surface to get to the root of a matter is also bonus your ability to dissect complicated situations and determine the facts of a case will come in handy as a lawyer 3 you love arguing to prove a point you probably expected this to be the first point on the list right I knew it that's why I made it the third this is the most common reason people are given to join law school if you can hold your ground and argue for hours just to convince other people by your point of view you may want to save all that energy for law school seriously though why waste all that energy arguing on vain things you could be making real money bamboozling a judge with section after section of the constitution that exonerates your client for you stand for what you believe in this is very important in law you will likely handle cases that don't have a lot of compelling evidence to back them up in such situations you have no other choice than to believe in your client and fight for that person as if he or her case is your own you must be prepared to stand up for what you believe despite constant negative forces who try to defeat your claims 5 you exude confidence when you make a claim do you hold your ground and keep your cool when faced with a barrage of backlash oh well then you should be a lawyer because that happens quite a lot in the field you'll be under attack on a regular basis you need confidence to defend your claims lack of it will make you struggle and no client wants a lawyer who lacks confidence sakes you have integrity law profession has no room for unethical behavior you could get disbarred if you have found wanting due to one unethical behavior or misconduct integrity is essential in a successful law career if you have this quality you may want to consider a law degree honesty and being able to stand up for what is right even when under pressure will also set you apart in the legal profession 7 you pay attention to detail this is a gift not very many people have I mean many people can barely remember what they had for dinner last night um if you're someone that catches and remembers even the smallest detail about everything law was made for you law school forces you to think on your toes and most of the time out loud it's going to require you to handle multiple storylines and facts to keep track of everything you encounter on a daily basis facts dates figures definitions of legal jargon case studies and their verdict are just some of the things you need to remember organization discipline and razor-sharp focus adjust a few traits that every law school hopeful should possess if you have this welcome to law 8 you enjoyed the baits this is different from arguing in the sense that debates are more organized and with fewer interruptions if you are fascinated by two people stating facts while at the same time trying to counteract the other person's point being a lawyer gives you the chat to do that in court nine you have good time management skills you're probably thinking what has the time got to do with law the answer is on average studying law full time can take about three to five years it all depends on what part of the world you're studying from that's five years of demanding course notes often well into your prime young adult years you'll probably be glued to your work while your friends are partying and having fun law is demanding and to be a good lawyer you need to use your time judiciously this skill will also come in handy when you're in the courtroom coercing a witness can be tough and you need to keep the time every second matters in law and if you're good with time you just might make a good lawyer 10 you keep secrets this is almost the cardinal rule of lawyers lawyers are just behind priests in the order of people who hear confessions the most if you have carved a niche for yourself among friends and family as someone who can be trusted to keep a secret you may want to take that skill to law and be a lawyer you will probably have to hear more serious secrets from your clients some confessions will be gross but giving your history you will not have a hard time keeping them safe as I mentioned earlier don't run to study law because you pick off a few of the signs you have to check off at least five of the signs and you have to understand the intricacies of studying law and the legal profession be sure to watch our video on 25 things you probably didn't know about studying law in the description below ultimately if you are passionate about the legal profession and see you have a number of the required quality by all means go for it which of this 10 signs on becoming a lawyer interest you the most tell us about it in the comment session if you're yet to subscribe to the after school Africa channel now is a good time to subscribe until next time your success matters

Channel: After School TV

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Length: 6min 14sec (374 seconds)

Published: Mon Dec 23 2019