Lawyer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many lawyers read huge stacks of papers every day, and they often have law books on their desks to check the rules.
Through history
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Long ago
People have been asking helpers to explain rules for thousands of years. Some of the first written rules were carved into stone so everyone could read them.
Tools of the trade
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Scales of justice
A pair of scales is a symbol of fairness. It reminds lawyers to weigh both sides of a story carefully.
A day in the job
- 8:30 AMThe lawyer arrives at the office, gets a warm cup of tea or coffee, and reads the letters that came in overnight.
Words to know
- Contract
- A contract is a written promise between people. It says what each person agrees to do.
Quiz time
A lawyer can help a family check the papers when they buy a house.
Lawyers only work with fish.