People and companies hire lawyers to give them advice and to tell them what they can and can't do under the law. Sometimes, they hire lawyers to take their side in court against other people or companies, or against the government.
Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person must be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.
After doing research, lawyers make arguments to show that the people they work for should win in court. Some lawyers speak in court. But many lawyers don't.
Lawyers also spend time writing. They write their arguments. Lawyers also write legal documents like contracts and wills. They need to be very specific.
Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients' homes or businesses. Some lawyers meet clients in hospitals or prisons. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court.
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1 1
I didn't have time to go out for any lunch. If I'd known, I would have bought a sandwich on the way here.
2 6
Nobody told me you were in hospital. If I'd known I would have come to visit sooner.
3 5
The barbecue was OK but if the weather had been better, it would have been fantastic.
4 7
I'd completely forgotten. If you hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have come.
5 2
If you had told me you needed some cash, I would have lent it to you.
6 4
Larry was driving too fast. The accident wouldn't have happened if he hadn't been going so fast.
7 3
I would have told you about it but I thought you knew.