Research your essay and plan it. Introduce it by stating the purpose of the essay and briefly alluding to the points you are going to include. Begin the body of the essay by leading the reader into the subject and enlightening him about the legal profession. Explain what character traits, strengths and qualifications a person needs to become a lawyer.
Clarify the different types of work a lawyer does. In addition to the criminal work they do with which people are most familiar, explain that many lawyers work in civil litigation. Write about the similarities, but also the differences in her job duties according to the type of work she does.
Expand on this theme. All lawyers owe a duty of care to their clients. They must maintain their clients' confidentiality. Many lawyers handle clients' money and they have to be rigorously honest and accountable in the way they do this. Explain that lawyers must operate within the law and must do their best for their clients.
Explain that lawyers must be familiar with their professional codes of conduct and also the rules that apply within the state. Conclude your essay by referring back to your introduction and your stated purpose for writing the essay.