Lawyers roaming SWF?
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jcrim
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You already know I'm an attorney but to answer your questions, I went to University of Michigan for my bachelors and Wayne State University law school. If you go full time, law school is 3 years. Then the Bar Exam... :scared: :scared:
Also, I specialize in criminal law but do handle other types of cases including civil litigation, family law, collections, wills and trusts...
Also, I specialize in criminal law but do handle other types of cases including civil litigation, family law, collections, wills and trusts...
space_geek
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So, Jcrim, what kind of law do you specialize in? Do you work for a law firm or do you have your own? Also, what kind of degree did u get from law school? Masters or Doctorate? Sorry, this career path interests me as well.
space_geek
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Also, Jcrim, what kind of bachelors did you get?
space_geek
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LOL! Depends what kind of law he practices...also we are on the opposite side of the state. And, I dont plan on getting in trouble.
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jcrim
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Just to answer some of the questions presented. First, I am definitely not above the law. I've seen plenty of attorneys (and judges) get into trouble.
Spacegeek, my bachelors was in general studies and the degree from law school is a doctorate. I edited above to include my areas of practice. Finally, I have my own practice... it's nice to be your own boss... sometimes
Spacegeek, my bachelors was in general studies and the degree from law school is a doctorate. I edited above to include my areas of practice. Finally, I have my own practice... it's nice to be your own boss... sometimes
space_geek
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Nice! So you can get a doctorate without a masters? Also, how do you set up your own law firm? You do not need to go into detail, because this could take hours, even days. I just want a general idea...THANKS!!
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jcrim
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Originally Posted by Space_Geek
Nice! So you can get a doctorate without a masters? Also, how do you set up your own law firm? You do not need to go into detail, because this could take hours, even days. I just want a general idea...THANKS!!
The degree is JD which stands for Juris Doctor. I set up my own firm pretty simply... got a cell phone for clients, got an office and started taking a lot of court appointments for the experience. Fortunately, I have a lot of people that have helped me get started by referring me clients. After a while, the clients start referring people and things grow from there. I've done a little advertising, but IME, referrals are where attorneys generate business. I'm going on my 6th year in practice now so my client base is pretty well established.
Nice! So you can get a doctorate without a masters? Also, how do you set up your own law firm? You do not need to go into detail, because this could take hours, even days. I just want a general idea...THANKS!!
The degree is JD which stands for Juris Doctor. I set up my own firm pretty simply... got a cell phone for clients, got an office and started taking a lot of court appointments for the experience. Fortunately, I have a lot of people that have helped me get started by referring me clients. After a while, the clients start referring people and things grow from there. I've done a little advertising, but IME, referrals are where attorneys generate business. I'm going on my 6th year in practice now so my client base is pretty well established.
space_geek
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Nice! You have given me some VERY VALUABLE advice! Just out of curiosity, did you ever work for a law firm before making your own?
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jcrim
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Originally Posted by Space_Geek
Nice! You have given me some VERY VALUABLE advice! Just out of curiosity, did you ever work for a law firm before making your own?
In law school, I had several jobs including clerking for law firms and interning for a judge who was on the Court of Appeals (now she's on the Michigan Supreme Court). In my second year of law school, I began working for the misdemeanor public defender's office in detroit. In this job, I was able to practice law as a student (with supervision). This gave me a ton of courtroom experience because I was doing trials before I was even an attorney. I continued to do this part time when I first started my practice.
Nice! You have given me some VERY VALUABLE advice! Just out of curiosity, did you ever work for a law firm before making your own?
In law school, I had several jobs including clerking for law firms and interning for a judge who was on the Court of Appeals (now she's on the Michigan Supreme Court). In my second year of law school, I began working for the misdemeanor public defender's office in detroit. In this job, I was able to practice law as a student (with supervision). This gave me a ton of courtroom experience because I was doing trials before I was even an attorney. I continued to do this part time when I first started my practice.
space_geek
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WOW!! Thats awesome. I am considering Criminal Defense myself.
space_geek
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But obviously that is nothing like what you are doing.
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jcrim
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I've got a ton of advice to offer... let me know when you have questions.
space_geek
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Okay, thank you VERY MUCH JCRIM!! I am only 13 now, but its only 5 years away till I am off to college! I may be giving you a call someday...asking for some referrals for clients...LOL
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jcrim
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You've got some time... good luck.
space_geek
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Are there any good pics you can recommend to me? You know...just for some more info? Thanks for ALL your help!