The public's knowledge of our legal and judicial process is often derived from television and movie courtroom dramas and police shows. These dramatizations can lead to misconceptions about the...
Most attorneys will provide an initial consultation at little or no charge. This is the time when a potential client explains the services he or she is in need of and asks the attorney about the...
Becoming a lawyer is a desirable career option for those who want to protect the rights of people as well as assist them with the legal issues they face.
A person who is interested in a law...
Sometimes it's obvious. You've been accused of a crime, or you are sued for damages in a civil suit, and you become very aware of the urgent need for professional legal help. Other times, it's...
Legal aid programs are available to help those who need legal help but cannot afford to pay for the services of an attorney.
People charged with a crime that might lead to imprisonment, who...
If you use the services of a non-lawyer and they mess things up, there are options available to help you resolve the problem:
Contrary to the image portrayed on television and in the movies, most lawyers do work that is decidedly less glamorous but necessary to protect the rights of their clients. If you are in a...
The salary range for a lawyer varies widely. As a first year associate in a large, established law firm in a large metropolitan area, you can expect to earn far more than a first year lawyer...
A 2006 Illinois law signed by former Governor Blagojevich prohibits advertising of legal services by individuals that do not have a license to practice law.
The legislation, which was an...
Lawyers and judges aren't the only people who work in the legal profession. Numerous career options exist for those who are interested in the law.
Administrative law judges are normally...
There are several hundred Illinois state judges whose job is to apply and interpret the laws that govern us.
To become a judge, the Illinois Constitution states that the person must be a U....
The sparring between two high-profile television stars who host reality-based television shows and two U.S. speed skaters in the Winter Olympics made headlines. When does such bickering cross the...
A growing number of consumers seek legal advice through the Internet. Legal advice, whether it is provided on-line or in other ways, may not be based on Illinois law (or the locale where the legal...
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If you have not used the services of an attorney for years – or maybe ever – and a situation arises that requires legal services, there are steps you can take to ensure that first visit runs...
What animal walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon and three legs in the evening?
Oedipus, on his way into Thebes, knew the Sphinx would eat him if he...
In Illinois, only a lawyer licensed by the state can give legal advice. Anyone else who attempts to do so may be committing the unauthorized practice of law. However, there are other professionals...
To keep would-be hustlers and scammers from taking advantage of the public, the state legislature has passed laws – and Illinois courts have upheld these laws – prohibiting people not trained or...
There are many ways that teachers in elementary, middle and high schools can help students prepare for a legal career:
Only one who has a license to practice law in Illinois may do so.
The preparation for such a license and legal practice requires a great deal of time, hard work and expense. The licensed...
Elementary School
If you or one you know thinks they want to become a lawyer, the first question that needs to be answered is, what does a lawyer do? Lawyers are problem...
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