E030 Myths of Lawyers

Passionately Wrong Podcast

Key takeaway: Randy asks James a series of questions about the legal profession. What do lawyers do, where do they spend their time, when should you consider hiring one, and more. We discuss why women struggle, even though more women go to law school than men, and how lawyers are treated in countries outside the U.S.
Topics covered in this video:
How much time do lawyers spend in courts litigating?
What good is a legal degree?
Lawyers specialize, which has a big impact on how they spend their time
Private practice (law firms) vs. other legal roles
In-house (organizational) lawyers – achieve company goals while reducing risk
When you should consider trying to represent yourself
What technology can replace already in what lawyers do
Some demographics about men and women in the profession
Lawyers in the US vs other countries
Randy’s friend’s experience dealing with a lying adversary
If courts don’t help arrive at “justice” or truth, what do they do?
Resources in this video
https://www.americanbar.org/about_the_aba/profession_statistics/

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