Fun Facts About Lawyers!

    Hi all! Our world continues to be full of hate and negativity, so I wanted to lighten things up with some fun facts about lawyers. Some you may know, and others may be new information to you. Hope you all enjoy it!

1.) There is a difference between a lawyer and an attorney. It can be confusing, but, all attorneys are lawyers, yet not all lawyers are attorneys. An attorney is a lawyer who has passed the bar exam and can practice in court. A lawyer on the other hand is someone who has learned and trained in the law, but does not necessarily practice in court, nor has passed a bar exam. When I graduate in May I will be a lawyer and when I take and pass the July 2023 bar exam I will be an attorney.

2.) The first law school can be traced back to 450 BC. Located in modern-day Beirut, Lebanon, this school focused on Roman law. The school specialized in perfecting law and rhetoric practice and was supported by Roman emperors.

3.) The first female attorney in the United States is from 1869. Arabella Mansfield not only took the Iowa Bar, but she had some of the top scores. It was actually illegal for her to take the bar because at the time the legal profession was reserved specifically for men, but after she sued the state she was able to sit for the Bar Exam and become the first female attorney.

4.) Just like we have National Siblings Day, National Margarita Day, and Grandparents Day, we also have Law Day! In 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower declared May 1st as Law Day to commemorate and celebrate the rule of law.

5.) How many lawyers are there in the United States? As of October 2022, There are currently 1.33 million lawyers in the United States. That means that there is roughly one lawyer for every 240 people in this country based on the current population.

6.) There are actually many famous celebrities who have attended law school. Some notable names are Jerry Springer, John Cleese, Gerald Butler, and Geraldo Rivera.

7.) The reason people hate lawyers isn’t what you think. A study was conducted and found some of the reasons people don’t like lawyers are:

- People find them intimidating

- They have their own language that is very confusing

- They seem smarter than everyone else

Attorney Marcie L. Baker strives to offer a relaxing atmosphere and works to demystify the legal process.

Again, I hope this week’s lighter side of the blog was enjoyable. Remember to find something positive in every day even though the world around us can be so negative and chaotic. Have a great rest of your week!

Sources: 

https://www.noblecriminaldefense.com/post/seventeen-fun-facts-about-lawyers-that-you-cannot-object-from https://www.infotrack.com/blog/10-fun-facts-about-law/