Plan A
Lawyer
Lawyers are licensed professionals who advise clients on legal rights, draft legal documents (contracts, wills),
and represent individuals or organizations in civil or criminal proceedings
Lawyers primarily work in fast-paced, high-stress,
and office-based environments, often exceeding 40 hours per week.
Becoming a lawyer requires earning a bachelor’s degree, passing the LSAT exam,
graduating from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris
Doctor (J.D.) degree, and passing a state bar exam.
The average annual salary for a lawyer in the United States is approximately $107,941
to $151,160, with top earners (90th percentile) often exceeding $239,200.
The job outlook for lawyers is stable and growing,
with employment projected to increase by 4% from 2024 to 2034,
which is about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Occupations similar to a lawyer often involve
high-level negotiation, analytical research, risk management, or advocacy,
including roles like paralegals, mediators, compliance officers, and lobbyists.
Lawyers make up one of the oldest
professions in the world, with roots dating back to Ancient Greece.