Hi, everyone! My name is Dario Abram and I live in Rijeka, Croatia... I'm in high school at the moment, first grade to be exact, and I'm studying to become a lawyer one day... I'm not geek or anything like that, and I passed all other grades with A (grade 5 in my country)... I know how to listen to people, I'm being polite and quiet when other person is talking to me... That's all I had to say about me! I would like to know, if there are any lawyers, how to become a great lawyer... I come from, let's say, poor family, and my parents' don't earn that much... That's why I'd like to become a lawyer to help my parents! I belive I'm done now... So, I beg you, lawyers, help me by telling me how to become SOMEONE in this life...
Thank you in advance!
Sincerely yours,
Dario Abram from Croatia
| darioabram wrote: |
Hi, everyone! My name is Dario Abram and I live in Rijeka, Croatia... I'm in high school at the moment, first grade to be exact, and I'm studying to become a lawyer one day... I'm not geek or anything like that, and I passed all other grades with A (grade 5 in my country)... I know how to listen to people, I'm being polite and quiet when other person is talking to me... That's all I had to say about me! I would like to know, if there are any lawyers, how to become a great lawyer... I come from, let's say, poor family, and my parents' don't earn that much... That's why I'd like to become a lawyer to help my parents! I belive I'm done now... So, I beg you, lawyers, help me by telling me how to become SOMEONE in this life...
Thank you in advance!
Sincerely yours,
Dario Abram from Croatia |
you have to learn how to distort the truth and lie sometimes and you'll be a great lawyerThanks, Sangook! 
Or else one could suggest a little less cycnically, that all law that is passed is always a compromise. By the time parliament (or whatever legislative body in your country) passes a law, it has been reworded due to the influence of different groups - in order that it be open to being played with.* So the conclusion would be: don't lie, but do play.
In any case, I personally decided not to be a lawyer in order to not be a parasite who creates more of a need for lawyers, but that is a different critique.
* (Sigh) the compromises of democracy. remember: Democracy is a bad form of government - but it's better than all the options. (To all the logic and philosophy majors, I know that this was technically a self-contradictory statement.)
Yup, it was... Hehe! But, thanks! And, um... Eventhough I have said that I will be a lawyer, I have always wanted to go to the Philosophy college... So, um... I still haven't decided! And, yes... The legislative body in my country is parliament... It's called "Sabor". Once again, thank you for replying!
I am not a lawyer, but I have studied the law in different programs (constitution, criminal law, business law). I guess a passion for the work you are doing, intelligence and good social skills will get you far in any field you choose.
If you choose law, understanding human nature will be essential. Negociations are much more beneficial than courtroom brawls, especially in Europe, where litigation is not so fierce and punitive damages rare. And the jury system is different from Americans, too.
I suggest you start reading on legal-themed novels like Grisham's works. Also, you should find some decent Law 101 book from your library and it should give a "feel" as to what it takes to study law and become a good lawyer.
I also encourage you to take debate and argumentation classes because it will give you the chance to exercise and improve your ability to reason out and express yourself.
Philosophy is not the only pre-law course out there. Economics provide a good bas, too. They say exconomists explain everything -- well probably an exageration but it does makes sense. Economists sees a broad range issues and tackle them by applying a diverse set of theories. It requires a critical mind -- just what you need to become a good lawyer.
There are other good pre-law degrees like English, History and Communication. Try to understand your inclinations more and find the right pre-law that suits you. Besides, laws do not stand on themselves. They have an underlying reason of existence. You only get a clearer view of the law when you understand why it was that way and a good pre-law is the key to that.
Good luck!
yea lol, alot of people don't understand that when you become a lawyer, you don't automicatically get rich. Its hard work and you will be rewarded when you earn it. Good luck
| darioabram wrote: |
Hi, everyone! My name is Dario Abram and I live in Rijeka, Croatia... I'm in high school at the moment, first grade to be exact, and I'm studying to become a lawyer one day... I'm not geek or anything like that, and I passed all other grades with A (grade 5 in my country)... I know how to listen to people, I'm being polite and quiet when other person is talking to me... That's all I had to say about me! I would like to know, if there are any lawyers, how to become a great lawyer... I come from, let's say, poor family, and my parents' don't earn that much... That's why I'd like to become a lawyer to help my parents! I belive I'm done now... So, I beg you, lawyers, help me by telling me how to become SOMEONE in this life...
Thank you in advance!
Sincerely yours,
Dario Abram from Croatia |
The key for you is time and efficiency. You don't have much time and if you have no time to prepare, you are not going to be any good, no matter how smart you are. Develop a method for approaching each case the same so every moment you spend is focused on a task which moves you towards your goals--nothing kills a lawyer like aimless time leafing through the file.
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