Posted by Championship_Vinyl at l1.wpalaw.org on March 24, 2004 at 16:42:12:
In Reply to: Never heard that expression posted by GoShawty*Its ya Birthday* on March 24, 2004 at 16:24:59:
I actually work for a shelter for victims of domestic violence. By virtue of the contract I signed, I'm not allowed to do "outside" work on the side. I technically don't work for myself, but I also don't have partners to answer to.
Attending and completing law school implies you've earned a degree, with which you can underwrite and/or consult for any number of legal organizations, or use for further schooling for Masters in Law or beyond, in order to teach. Just a degree from law school is also usually enough to bypass all the politics of gaining employment with agencies such as the FBI.
On the other hand, "being a lawyer" implies that you've gone an extra step by taking your state's Bar, multistate, and MPRE exams, and passed them somewhere between your first attempt and My Cousin Vinny. You're therefore a licensed attorney and can practice law any way you choose.
I went to law school specifically for the job I have now, which requires that I be licensed to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania, so I had to do both.