Rizwan Haider

Representing a client and advising them on their legal situation is all in a day's work for lawyers. From individual cases to whole companies, from court proceedings to small disputes behind closed doors, it's your job to act in your client's best interest.

Not just stuck in a courtroom, lawyers can work on criminal or civil lawsuits, so a variety of jobs can crop up. One day you're representing a client in court, the next you could be finalising a divorce, drawing up a will or just advising on minor legal issues.

Your daily tasks will depend on your client's needs and whether you're specialised in a particular area of law, but you could be doing some or all of the following