Have you ever wondered who helps people with legal problems? Lawyers are the ones who do!

What They Do:

Lawyers represent clients in legal cases. They help with criminal cases (like when someone breaks the law) or civil cases (like arguments between people or companies). They also write legal papers and give advice on legal matters.

Getting Started:

To become a lawyer, you need to go to school for a long time and get a special degree. When starting out, lawyers usually don’t have work experience but learn a lot in school. They also learn from experienced lawyers after school.

A Day as a Lawyer:

Lawyers study legal rules to help their clients. They give advice and talk for their clients in court. They meet with people involved in cases to learn about what happened and explain legal issues.

Skills They Have:

Lawyers are good at listening carefully and talking clearly. They read a lot to understand laws and solve problems. They think about different ways to solve problems and make good decisions.

Their Abilities:

Lawyers are great at speaking clearly to explain things and listening well to understand what people say. They read and understand legal papers easily and write clearly to communicate ideas.

What They Make:

In Pennsylvania, lawyers make about $130,000 a year. They work hard to protect people’s rights and help solve legal problems!