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About Lawyers and Legal Professionals

Lawyers are society’s rule-explainers and problem-solvers, using words and logic to protect rights and settle disputes. They study laws old and new, craft persuasive arguments, and speak in courtrooms or conference rooms to ensure fairness. Some defend people accused of crimes, others help inventors patent ideas or communities fight pollution. Whether researching dusty archives or negotiating peace between neighbors, lawyers prove that knowledge, ethics, and clear communication can keep justice alive.

Meet a Lawyer

Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Clarence Darrow

Clarence Darrow

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You might love being a Lawyer if…

  • You enjoy debating and backing up your opinions with facts.
  • You like helping people find solutions to conflicts.
  • You enjoy reading, writing, and speaking with confidence.
  • You’re passionate about fairness and justice.
  • You’re good at noticing details and thinking through complex problems.