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TUESDAY, MARCH 1 -“Careers in Law” – presented by Gino Marchetti, lawyer and partner in law firm of Taylor & Pigue
Marchetti, and Mink
Lesson Plan: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/programs/careers/lawPG.htm
Target audience: students in grades 7-12
From Honest Abe to Perry Mason to high-profile defense attorneys on Court-TV, lawyers have been and continue to be American icons. But the American legal profession is much more complex than these stereotypes would suggest, having evolved into specialized fields with diverse opportunities for dedicated individuals. Almost one million lawyers work to assure the principle of equal justice under law to the people of the United States. The field has grown swiftly in recent decades, with the number of lawyers up by more than 400% since the 1960s.
A lawyer is both an advisor and an advocate. As an advisor, a lawyer informs clients about the legal consequences of proposed actions, drafts legal agreements, and helps put tangled affairs in order through counseling and negotiation. As an advocate, a lawyer represents a client in court. A lawyer also advocates on behalf of clients in other settings, such as resolving disputes out of court.
Come and ask questions of Gino Marchetti as we explore “Careers in Law”.
9:00 & 10:00
March 1
$75
