Lawyer
Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
99%
1%
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National data for lawyers, judges, and related workers (SOC 23-1000).
$40,110
$76,080
$145,000
$19.28
$36.58
$70.00
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Law Degree
  • Pass the Bar exam for the state in which you want to practice

    • Hours

  • Often work long hours. It is common for lawyers to work more than 50 hours a week.
  • Generally work a set schedule.
  • May travel to clients' homes or places of business.
    • LAWYERS will:
  • Advise clients of their legal rights
  • Often specialize in one area
  • Regularly work long hours
    • LAWYERS frequently:
  • Sit while analyzing information or preparing cases.
    • It is important that LAWYERS be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
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