How to Become a Lawyer

A Day In The Life

If you were a Lawyer, you’d spend your day…

Meeting with clients to understand their legal issues, provide advice, and discuss case strategies

Researching laws and past cases to build strong arguments and ensure legal accuracy in your work.

Drafting legal documents, representing clients in court, negotiating settlements, or presenting evidence before a judge.

Wanna see a Lawyer in action? Check out this video!

Challenges & Skills

No job is easy, but if you’ve got the right skills, you’ll be ready to handle anything that comes your way!

Challenges & Skills Needed to Overcome Them

Handling emotionally charged cases

Skills: Emotional resilience and empathy

Keeping up with constantly changing laws

Skills: Continuous learning and research skills

Arguing complex cases in court

Skills: Public speaking and critical thinking

Managing client expectations

Skills: Communication and negotiation skills

Ethical dilemmas and professional responsibility

Skills: Integrity, sound judgment, and adherence to ethics

Sound like you? Then you might just have what it takes to tackle these challenges and thrive as a Lawyer!

Career Pathway

Thinking long term? This career path shows you how you can grow your role (and salary!) in the world of law.

Junior Associate RM 3,000 – RM 5,000

Associate RM 5,000 – RM 8,000

Senior Associate RM 8,000 – RM 12,000+

Partner RM 15,000 – RM 30,000+

Managing Partner RM 30,000 – RM 60,000+

With every step, you’ll gain more skills, responsibility and opportunities. If you’re passionate about social science, this career path could be your perfect match!