Becoming a Freelance Lawyer: Pros, Cons, and Getting Started

Ics Career Gps14 Jun, 2022Education

Hired by law firms or other legal offices as independent contractors, freelance or contract lawyers do not directly represent clients. They work for other lawyers, typically helping out on specific issues: from documentation reviews to discovery, practice law, and legal research. As a freelance lawyer, you can choose your clients, set your rates, and work from home (or anywhere else in the world). It sounds ideal, but it takes some planning and a high tolerance for risk.