The Bachelor of Laws is one of the most sought after. This is because, in addition to good remuneration, the market offers a multitude of practical possibilities. If you are one of those interested in the legal world, follow myths and truths of careers related to the area and learn more about possible professional trajectories.
1. To work in the legal field, you must like to read
Truth. Law is part of the humanities, so it has a deep connection with dense and abstract disciplines, such as Anthropology, Philosophy and Sociology. During graduation, the student must read a lot of theory, besides, of course, laws.
2. A good legal professional has memorized laws
Myth. Although I need to read a lot, students and professionals in the field are not expected to be walking encyclopedias. As in any profession, everyday life causes many contents to be assimilated, but this is not required. Furthermore, laws are only a few of the sources of law; jurisprudence and Executive documents also support the performance.
Myth. Although these are three of the most classic possibilities of a Bachelor’s degree in Law, there are countless others. Public contests, for example, demand professionals from the field to work in Executive, Legislative and Judiciary bodies, in municipalities, states and the Union. There is also a growing demand for university professors.
3. Anyone who doesn’t have a good oratory cannot be a lawyer
Myth. During hearings and trials, lawyers need to know how to defend their ideas, but this is a skill that has matured over time, just like in any profession. Larger offices often divide the activities between lawyers who take care of external activities and others who are responsible for deadlines and petition in the processes. In general, you can choose the practices that do best.
4. It is possible to be good in all areas of law at the same time
Myth. Law has a number of traditional areas (Civil, Labor, Social Security …) and new areas, such as Digital Law. In addition, there are subspecialties, such as Real Rights, an area within Civil Law that takes care of issues related to property. Therefore, a lawyer who understands a lot about this area will hardly find out about Administrative Law, for example, which regulates deadlines and flows in the state sphere.
5. Law internships pay well
True. Internships in the field are among the best paying. Although graduation is long (5 years) and training is usually concentrated in the last 2 years, the amounts paid are usually higher than a minimum wage for 20 hours a week.
6. To advocate, it is not enough to finish college
Truth. Some activities, such as public tenders for analysts and legal assistants, do not require active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), which offers proof of professional qualification. In others, it is even requested that the professional ask for the cancellation of his registration with the OAB, like the professionals of the judiciary (judges, judges and ministers). But, to advocate, it is necessary that the graduate in Law pass the test made by the class entity.
7. Whoever chooses a legal career can never fail to qualify
True. Graduating as a bachelor of law is just the beginning of continuing education. Law is dynamic to the same extent as a society, as it reflects the advances and solutions that humanity finds. For this reason, being always up to date is a necessity for good professional performance.
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