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Legal Services
The market
is looking brighter especially for those working in corporate
finance departments- New Media, Internet, Telecommunications,
Patents, Trademarks and International Business Law.
Computer
skills are a definite must for individuals interested in working
in the legal field, as firms move in the direction of electronically
filing reports and documents.
LAWYERS
Lawyers
provide legal advice and represent clients in civil or criminal
cases. They also prepare contracts, wills and other legal
documents.
EDUCATION
This position requires a pre-law undergraduate degree and
also a Bachelors degree from law school. To become a practicing
lawyer you must also article with a law firm, pass the bar
exam and acquire a provincial licence.
| Age |
20
- 29 |
| Salary |
$45,000
highest 20% |
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$34,000
average |
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$20,000
lowest 20% |
PARALEGALS
Paralegals
work for law firms preparing documents, maintaining files
and conducting research. They can also provide certain legal
services directly to the public where allowed by Provincial
legislation.
EDUCATION
Paralegals must have a high school diploma, college diploma
or an undergraduate degree.
| Age |
20
- 29 |
| Salary |
$37,700
highest 20% |
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$31,400
average |
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$23,200
lowest 20% |
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