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Lawyer
Lawyers most often specialize in specific areas of the law such as criminal, corporate/commercial, tax, family or personal injury. Their duties therefore depend on the specific area in which they are trained. Those interested in law as a profession must have the following qualifications:
- Desire to make positive contribution to the law
- Ready and willing to undertake challenging legal work and accept responsibility for successful work
- Committed to meeting the legal needs of the client
- Value teamwork
- Adaptable to different situations and work environments
- Demonstrate fairness, courtesy and sensitivity
The above qualifications are in addition to the educational qualifications that all lawyers must have:
- Post secondary education in a related field
- Successful completion of the LSAT
- Acceptance and completion of law school
- Successful completion of the Canadian Bar Exam
- One year articling experience
For more information, go to Law School Admissions
