Thing to Consider Before Law School
Whether you want to become a lawyer to defend the people (“My Home Security System scared that robber away, but not before he stole my bike!”) or big corporations (“We’ve got rights, too!) you’ve got a long road ahead of you. Here are a few things to consider before heading back to law school
No More Life: If you like socializing and NOT studying, law school is not for you. You’ll never be busier than when you’re earning that JD and it doesn’t stop there – the bar is next and then years of apprenticeships or entry level jobs.
Long Hours: Even if you land a great gig right out of school you’re likely going to be working consistent 14-18 hour days. You read that right – corporate lawyers in particular are known to sleep in their offices and head to the gym around 3am.
Overstock: There are currently more young lawyers than there are jobs in the US and that’s not a good thing. Unless you’ve got some type of “in” somewhere or a guaranteed position when you graduate you may find yourself with a load of loans and no job.
The Reason Why Some Trials Do (Or Don’t) Have Juries
A jury trial is often considered to be a basic right. In the United States, the sixth amendment gives criminal defendants the ‘right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed’. This does not mean all defendants have the absolute right to a jury trial. Cases involving violations, child custody and many juvenile cases are not usually tried by jury.
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Jury Vs. Judge: Who Decides What?
During a trial the functions of the Judge and those of the Jury differ in basic, but important roles.
The Judge will oversee that the court proceedings are followed in accordance with the law. He, or she, will preside the case and decide on applicable law for each specific case. They rule on the admissibility of the evidence to be presented, on the scope of the witness testimony and reliability of the expert witness. Those decisions made by a Judge regarding the admissibility of the evidence to be presented to the Jury if often done without the presence …read more
Civil Vs. Criminal: What’s The Difference?
Judicial matters can often become confusing in terms of litigation; the differences between civil and criminal proceedings are as follows:
Civil law suits can vary from tenant/landlord disputes to wrongful death claims. Those who bring about civil judgments are called “plaintiffs’ while the accused parties are called “defendants.’ One of the major differences between civil and criminal law is that defendants in civil litigation are never subject to jail time. The common denominator in most civil claims is the amount of revenue to be awarded or reimbursed to the plaintiff, which falls under the category …read more
20 Hilarious State And Federal Laws
Laws are necessary to govern people and to maintain order. People in the county of Bergen, NJ cannot buy liquor anywhere in that county. In some US states such as California and Alaska, a motorist can be fined for driving too slowly. A federal law makes it illegal for an individual to disclose a fake Weather forecast.
In Los Angeles, CA it is illegal to bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time, so much for …read more