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            Whether you know it or not, the legal system affects you every day. Whether it be driving down a residential road or merely crossing the street, there are certain laws that every person must abide by. For a client to interpret these laws, or to prove and defend the client's rights to certain laws, the client must call upon a lawyer to advocate and advise decisions affecting them. Whether acting as an advocate or advisor, all attorneys research the intent of laws and judicial decisions and apply the law to the specific circumstances faced by their client. Lawyers work on the federal, state and local levels in many specialization fields, including bankruptcy, larceny, bribery, contract, liability, custody, taxes, and even divorce lawyers. .
             Lawyers work under many conditions. A year-round job, lawyers frequently balance their schedules with itinerary such as appearing at court, researching at libraries, meeting with clients, traveling for meetings and finding personal time for themselves and their families. Lawyers sometimes have ample time to prepare for cases, while at times need to work quickly and under little rest. Lawyers need to be familiar with the laws of the towns, states or countries they deal with, and must have skill in speaking and writing, in order to present their cases well.
             If a lawyer fits each of these requirements, and is willing to work under such conditions, he will find himself making a considerable amount of money. Entry-level lawyers start close to (on average) $80,000 a year. With just a few years more experience, these lawyers can increase this yearly salary to approximately $140,000. Top legal executives of certain companies make more than double this amount. Any lawyer can make more or less than these figures, however, depending upon their success and ability. .
             Becoming a lawyer and making all of this money is not as easy as it may seem, however. To become a lawyer, one must undergo four years in college, earn a bachelor's degree, and be admitted into one of the many (although highly selective) law schools in the United States.


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