Law & Legal

I am currently in high school, but I am thinking about college. I have always wanted to be a lawyer when I am older. When I graduate high school I am planning on going to community college to getting an associates degree as a paralegal and then transfering to a university to get a bachalors degree.

I was wondering if someone could give me any advice. Working as a paralegal would give me some experience in the field of law, but is it worth it and would it help my chances of getting into law school. I know I have to maintain a good GPA and pass the LSAT, but would working as a paralegal and still attending college be worth it.

2007-11-04 18:40:51 · 3 answers · asked by dakota_324 2

Does anyone know the minimum wage for servers in Pennsylvania? And how old do you have to be to serve alcohol?

2007-11-04 13:10:21 · 0 answers · asked by Oryx 5

what happens if you lie on your resume but NOT on the application for the background check....from what I gather it's the application that is a sworn statement....just curious..

2007-11-04 09:12:42 · 6 answers · asked by JLB 2

My buddy is involved in a lawsuit against the people he use to work with. Everything is finally moving along after he was doing all of the work and investigations and whatever else. The paralegal assigned to his case is an a** but was pulled off the case during the summer so she could study for the bar. The person they gave the case to was freakin' great but was there only for the summer. The other person has been put back on the case-- and I swear-- I am not a lawyer but this chick is a real lazy idiot who f***ed up the case by not doing her job why it's dragged on so long. Could he ask the attorney he don't want her with the reasons? And if he says she is the only one what happens then?

2007-11-04 05:21:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an *** as a boss, who is used to having a PA. He doesn`t have one in this role and he`s trying to force on me things that aren`t on my job description. I talked and talked several time about this and he implied i wasn`t flexible and that my job description doesn`t mean anything. If i want, he can change it so that it `reflects` the reality better. But i haven`t agreed to this job as Project Coordinator so that i can do his invoices, send personal gifts on his behalf, clean offices of fired personnel, etc.
I said that i wanted more money, but he just laughed. I talked to the HR, but nothing happened. I`ve been in this firm for only 6months, i am not sure if quitting would be good bef. 1year, but my `job` is really putting me down.
Any advice?

2007-11-04 05:02:40 · 9 answers · asked by alia_jpn 1

I am a over 40 male from a minority group. I was the only male in a department of less than 20 women (There was a strong anti male "Men are idiots" bias in general). I was placed in a position where I felt pressured to resign due to changes towards me and my work at an organization in the South. When I first got hired, I was told initially that I was a full time salaried employee (I signed an agreement to this effect). 11 months after this, I was told I was an hourly employee and that my conversion to be a salaried employee did not occur. I expressed my disappointment in this and said that I will clock in (as requested) for a month until they get the paperwork straightened out. Before the month is over, I'm hauled into my bosses office, told that I violated some Internet usage policy and that I will be terminated. Then, at this meeting, I was told that I would be terminated or I could resign. I then, with less than 15 minutes to think about this resigned.

Do I have a case?

2007-11-04 04:42:36 · 5 answers · asked by Future Forward 1

I am a accounting major and have accpeted a position with one the the "big 4 accounting firms" in their taxation department. I love law, but question weather it is worth the investment of spending nearly 35K a year. Is it better to get a law degree with focus on taxation or a master in taxation that the firm will pay more then half of my cost?

2007-11-03 18:16:02 · 16 answers · asked by girlygurl23 2

I am not sure whether im that kind of person fit for a job such as being a lawyer. However, ive always had this sense of passion towards justice advocacy and equality. also, whenever we are asked to speak in class ( im a highschool student) for a persuasive speech and literary defense, my teachers as well as my classmates would praise me for being such a good and remarkable speaker. As a matter of fact, my teacher even thought that i could be a politician. Also, my teachers say that i am good in writing as well. However, unlike many aspiring lawyers, ive never been involved in a debating club wherein students are sent out to compete and stuff. Im kind of a low profiled student. does this matter? should i continue to aspire and be a lawyer?

2007-11-03 17:34:42 · 6 answers · asked by undine 2

This guy is free and still doing business without caring that he did about 30 families injustice and left some of them penniless to the point that these families can not afford the legal fees to persue a law suit.

2007-11-03 17:08:05 · 8 answers · asked by bk 1

2007-11-03 14:09:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm in Texas and short of going to the library I am searching for legal forms online, is there a site that does not charge or am I better off paying that dime per copy at the library?

2007-11-03 12:56:35 · 2 answers · asked by Mr.G's wife 5

I had an accident in work 2 years ago i got legal advice, this year i got a compensation pay out and since then the management at work are giving me a really hard time, ie telling my work mates not to talk to me, and generally treating me like dirt, What do tou think ? P.S i'am still working for the company were i had the accident .

2007-11-03 10:29:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

this comapny has kind of kept me hanging for a few weeks now, for possible employment. i guess they are waiting for the background check, yes i am claean that wont be a problem. the guy saud he wants me to come in for the second interview this upcoming week, this company is my first choice, my question is if im getting the second interview thats looks good right that i may get the job? or is this company stringing me along?

2007-11-03 07:41:23 · 4 answers · asked by loudiesel30 1

I am a 5'8" 300lb female and I work in a call center. I have been off work since Monday. When I went to work last night I found that my chair had been taken away and in place of it was a new chair. Unlike my old dusty purple colored chair, this new chair was bright red and doesn't have any arms. I asked my supervisor what happened to my chair and she said she didn't know that some peoples chairs were changed. Upon looking around the only chairs that were different were that of the people who are my size and larger. I asked why this happened and was told that it was a safety issue. On the side, another employee said that they heard that it was because we break the chairs. I have been sitting in the same chair for the past 3 years. I feel like a target in this big red chair with no arm rests. I want to get my old chair back or have other people have chairs like mine. What can I do?

2007-11-03 06:03:21 · 6 answers · asked by xxyy 2

I'm pretty sure you can't mention a medical condition as a problem but I need to know for sure, can anyone help?

2007-11-03 04:31:52 · 2 answers · asked by shark1 1

I live in South Carolina. Is it legal for your boss to make you sign your time card other wise you won't get your check. Also not pay 30hours of O.t and just pay you for it in straight time?

2007-11-03 04:07:22 · 6 answers · asked by Momma261 1

2007-11-03 03:43:11 · 10 answers · asked by r.brahaj 1

How do I go about filing for Unemployment if I have been taken off of the schedule, it's been three weeks now. And I've done ever thing I was asked to do, I've open up my availbility on the weekends like I was ased to do, Oh I should probably mention that I only work the weekends, because I am in school. I haven't quit yet because I'm been trying to give time time to put me on there but its getting a little ridiculous now, I mean its been three weeks.

2007-11-03 00:58:40 · 6 answers · asked by sammy1on1 3

I have been on a work contract for 2 years, the day after my contract was up i receive a letter that i no longer have my job. Do you think that i should have receive a notice before letting me know that i no longer have a job?

2007-11-02 17:52:51 · 6 answers · asked by mamasita 1

In a case involving the licensing of paralegals. what is the proceedure the organizatation should follow,.

A it should file an amicus curiae brief
B it should file a motion to continue to prevent the parties from settling
C it should file a brief detailing findings of fact
D it should file a motion to file supplementary pleadings

2007-11-02 17:30:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can an employer terminate me after 6 months if I am being treated for breast cancer and undergoing chemo, etc. Currently am collecting disability.

2007-11-02 13:53:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was in a restaurant/ bar in LA, without my knowledge, I was charged a mandatory $90 for a tip on 1 bottle of liquor. Is this legal? Please help. Thank you.

2007-11-02 12:55:47 · 7 answers · asked by Mystic 1

2007-11-02 11:20:05 · 12 answers · asked by sk9564 2

2007-11-02 09:53:00 · 10 answers · asked by ST2007 1

Are managers allowed to deny an employee vacation time? It is a commissioned job in a medium sized company.

2007-11-02 08:24:10 · 8 answers · asked by Brandi F 2

how much did u get paid hourly (if you had a job) when you were 17-19 years old? And how much do u think is fair for an 18 year old to get paid hourly in Los Angeles area (Pasadena, CA)??

2007-11-02 07:31:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 05:11:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If by mistake they change the keys at my office... the managers do not work until 10 am, the owners also.... I go in at 8 am. and I can not get in for more than 3 hours.... They have to pay me my 3 hours right? Because it was not my fault it was theirs... this people anyhow... need more school.... I still don’t know how the owned a business.... Live in Mia. Fl

2007-11-02 04:46:41 · 3 answers · asked by :) 3

Like for taxes and stuff? Please list a source if you can.

2007-11-02 04:40:07 · 3 answers · asked by leeannie 2

I think I may be offered a new job this afternoon (fingers crossed!!), and have been asked the question "could you give two weeks notice at your current position?"

I do not have a contract at my current job, can I legally give two weeks notice or would it have to be a month? (I get paid monthly)

Also, where i work isn't a very nice place, lots of bitching etc going on, so I can imagine them making my life hell if I do give notice, if this happens can I walk out?

Ps I won't be giving notice until a new job is secure!!

2007-11-02 01:34:11 · 20 answers · asked by gemma_florida 3