Primary Source: Nancy Searer, Esquire February 19, 201412 S. Main StreetLewistown, Pa. 17044PH: (717) 953-9255Women in law:In this profession, women are outnumbered by men. In fact, only about 30% of lawyers are female. Do you feel like being a women makes your job more challenging, why? How?Do you feel as if your job has made it harder to start a family? Could this be the reason there are more male lawyers than female?Stress:How do you prepare to go to court? How much time do you spend preparing a case?What is the most stressful part of being an attorney?Is it difficult for you to separate your values ...view middle of the document...
One requirement for my paper is to include fringe benefits for my chosen occupation. Obviously, benefits can vary depending on where a lawyer works (corporation, government, law firm, or self-employed). I was wondering what it cost to provide health insurance and other benefits to yourself, as well as secretaries and other employees.What is it like to set your own work hours? (Ups and downs)Stereotyping:Do you feel that lawyers are often stereotyped as being rich, and unfriendly, causing them to be disliked? If so, does it bother you?About 1 in 1000 people are lawyers. Do you feel as if there are too many lawyers in today's society?Small town law:Do you feel that practicing law in a small town limits your job opportunities? Do you think that lawyers are better suited to work in metropolitan areas? Is there enough work in Mifflin County to support the number of lawyers working here?The average national salary for an attorney in the US is about $113,000 annually according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Do you feel that the average salary for a lawyer in Mifflin County compares to this number?Is there any other information you feel would be helpful for me in writing my research paper?