I want to be a lawyer in family law. I would especially like to hear from lawyers. Anyway, I have a few questions. And I would like to know what to expect.
Education wise, what does it take to go into family law?
After you graduate? What happens?
How much should I expect to make right after law school?
What is the highest salary I could make?
Thanks for the answers!
well education -wise it depends on the state you live in, remember that family law is civil, from private law so it is relevant to the legal system you live/study in. you first have to finish law school then you can specialise but it depends on the state you are in, the education of a lawyer varies tremendously from country to country.
in europe you’d need a bachelor inlaws to start with, in england plus an llm in family law plus the practice, in belgium llb plus 2 years specialising and 3 years practise for warrant.
when you are a recognised lawyer in your country/state and you wish to travel you will have to take a bar exam before being able to practice, family law involves court work.
right after law school you might find a firm which will take you up and pay you not a lot, some firms don’t even pay before you get a warrant, which varies from 6 months to 3 years which you need.
but if you do decent work they will pay you.
you can start making money when you are a lawyer with a warrant, which will not happen as soon as you’re out of law school.
as regards to salary depends on your location, if you become a top divorce lawyer you can make millions…
January 29th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
well education -wise it depends on the state you live in, remember that family law is civil, from private law so it is relevant to the legal system you live/study in. you first have to finish law school then you can specialise but it depends on the state you are in, the education of a lawyer varies tremendously from country to country.
in europe you’d need a bachelor inlaws to start with, in england plus an llm in family law plus the practice, in belgium llb plus 2 years specialising and 3 years practise for warrant.
when you are a recognised lawyer in your country/state and you wish to travel you will have to take a bar exam before being able to practice, family law involves court work.
right after law school you might find a firm which will take you up and pay you not a lot, some firms don’t even pay before you get a warrant, which varies from 6 months to 3 years which you need.
but if you do decent work they will pay you.
you can start making money when you are a lawyer with a warrant, which will not happen as soon as you’re out of law school.
as regards to salary depends on your location, if you become a top divorce lawyer you can make millions…
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