How do I become this kind of lawyer and what is it called?
OnlyWayOutIsUp asked:
I would want to be a lawyer that works to get countries to conserve more wildlife for animals, as well as working to defend animal’s rights (specifially apes and primates). I don’t know what this kind of lawyer is called, but could somebody tell me how I can achieve this?
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I would want to be a lawyer that works to get countries to conserve more wildlife for animals, as well as working to defend animal’s rights (specifially apes and primates). I don’t know what this kind of lawyer is called, but could somebody tell me how I can achieve this?
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
You want to be an environmental lawyer. You don’t say how old you are or where you are in school. Basically, you have to go to college (4 years) and then law school (3 years). You should work very hard to get good grades, because you will want to go to the best college you can get into. Going to a good college improves your chances to get into a good law school. These credentials (good college and good law school) will help you immensely in your quest to become an environmental lawyer.
While you are going to school (especially college and law school) you should become involved in environmental causes. Join and do volunteer work for environmental organizations, such as the Sierra Club, the World Wildlife Federation, Friends of the Earth, and the like. By becoming involved in these organizations, you will make contacts that will help you get the job you want. In college and law school, you should take whatever courses are offered in environmental law. Your contacts with the environmental organizations and your activities in the environmental movement will establish your credentials as an environmental activist, and make it more likely that you will be taken seriously when you apply for the job you are seeking.
The critical factors are hard work, persistence and luck. You can supply the first two. Harlequin
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:14 am
Poster “Harlequin” is correct, but there are some additional things that I urge you to consider……..
In the USA, to become a Lawyer, IF you go to school full-time:
1) Bachelor’s degree - four years from a traditional college/university.
2) Study for LSAT. Take LSAT.
3) Law school - three MORE years.
4) Study for Bar Exam. Take Bar Exam in the state where you want to practice.
5) Pass the Character and Fitness Evaluation. Then you can practice Law.
BUT……..
6) You still have to take law classes/seminars etc. to obtain CEUs to KEEP your license to practice Law. (You aren’t done with school!)
Choosing a career is one of life’s most important decisions.
Warning: The legal profession is dramatically changing and is in CRISIS!!! Every year, more and more people graduate from law school, but there are fewer and fewer jobs. Even the largest and most reputable law firms are experiencing unprecedented cutbacks. I don’t expect the situation to improve in the coming years…..
Be aware of what you are proposing on getting yourself into. PLEASE do more research first. Reminder: We are in a World-wide Recession. Consider career paths that have available JOBS. mailaccount63