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Essay / My dream job: Being a lawyer - 666
"The jury has made its decision, the plaintiff has been found guilty." These are the words that one day I will finally hear. My future goal is to become a lawyer. A lawyer is a professional person authorized to practice law. They defend or prosecute people for crimes they have committed. (dictionary.com) I am very outspoken and believe in fighting for what I want or what I think is right. Being a lawyer means there are many responsibilities to take care of. It takes a lot of time and patience to complete the job, which I'm sure I can handle. Being a lawyer can be a difficult job to do. All you have to do is work as hard as you can to succeed. An entry-level lawyer earns between $25,000 and $128,000 per year. (Pasternak & Thornburg pages 17 and 53) Practicing this profession has many advantages. Like private insurance. This may include employer-provided coverage, group coverage, individual coverage, family coverage, or Medicaid. These days it is very difficult to find the right insurance for you and your family. When it comes to vacation time, there is no law requiring an employer to be entitled to vacation time....