Submitted by cmullins07 on November 20, 2007

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Lawyers

Why do people choose to become lawyers? Most will say “because lawyers make a lot of money”. That’s not always true and lawyers do a lot more than just make money. “In the United States, a lawyer has a dual role as an advisor and as an advocate. As an advisor, the lawyer keeps clients out of trouble by informing them of legal consequences of proposed actions, by drafting legal arrangements that comply with the law, and by advising about the client’s rights and obligations in dealings with other people. The lawyer also assists in putting entangled affairs in order through counseling and negotiation. As an advocate, he or she assists in the administration of justice.“ (Mississippi Bar...

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