Career fit quiz

Is Lawyer the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the lawyer career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the lawyer job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like debate
Statement 2 of 8I read closely
Statement 3 of 8I write well
Statement 4 of 8I can handle pressure
Statement 5 of 8I want to help clients
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to do law school
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 7 years after high school training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $159,670 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses and government agencies on legal issues and disputes.

  • Advise clients
  • Research the law
  • Draft contracts and documents
  • Negotiate deals and settlements
  • Represent clients in court

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