| Family law firms deal with much more than just | | | | Step 5: Begin participation in the Moot Court |
| divorce cases. While much of the practice does | | | | Competitions. In this way you will be able to |
| tend to deal more with marriage concerns, | | | | better prepare for trials and also be able to gain a |
| attorneys involved in such practices involve | | | | better understanding of what the court process |
| themselves with all types of issues related to the | | | | entails. In addition, enter the ABA's Client |
| relatives, including maternity, wills, estates, | | | | counseling or Negotiation competitions whenever |
| paternity, and trusts. These lawyers may work | | | | the current issue relates to your line of study. |
| for firms both big and small. In this article we will | | | | The skills gained from such an experience are all |
| provide information pertaining to the steps | | | | necessary to becoming a successful lawyer. |
| involved in becoming part of a successful firm. | | | | Step 6: Attend networking events held by local |
| Step 1: In order to enter law school, one must | | | | regulation practices to cultivate relationships and |
| obtain a bachelor's degree. Once this has been | | | | network with professionals within the community. |
| addressed, many students begin an internship | | | | Step 7: Build your resume, outlining your skills, |
| somewhere around their second year. | | | | accomplishments, and experience. Draft a cover |
| Step 2: While in school, take courses in family | | | | letter as well. |
| regulation, mediation, estates and trusts, wills, trial | | | | Step 8: Complete law school. Apply for positions |
| advocacy, counseling, pretrial advocacy, and | | | | at practices or for clerkships alongside judges. |
| interviewing. | | | | Step 9: Once the school is through, pass the state |
| Step 3: Register yourself for the Section of | | | | bar exam in order to become licensed. Begin |
| Family Law and the Student Division of the | | | | practicing it. |
| American Bar Association. Subscribe and study | | | | Step 10: Attend continued legal educational |
| Family Law Quarterly as well as Family Advocate | | | | courses and seminars pertaining to the same. |
| to keep yourself up to date to new | | | | Step 11: Gain membership within local bar |
| developments and procedures. | | | | associations working groups and attend |
| Step 4: Write independent research papers and | | | | workshops. |
| articles pertaining to various topics surrounding the | | | | At this point, you should have all the tools you |
| field. Articles may be submitted to the school's | | | | need to be a success. All it takes is a bit of |
| journal as well as other journals who are currently | | | | discipline, hard work, and a whole lot of drive. |
| accepting submissions. | | | | |