Ep 51. I Wish I Knew in School: What is it Like to be a Lawyer? Ft. Aaron Baer

Today I'm introducing a new segment in the show called "I Wish I Knew in School".

Unfortunately, we are forced to begin choosing career paths at an early age. Media, family and friends can also paint an inaccurate depiction of certain career paths. So on this segment, I want to bring in seasoned professionals to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly truths of their profession to educate teachers and students to better prepare them for the future that lies ahead. We'll also talk to these professionals about what real world skills student need to develop and focus on in the classroom to better prepare them for these jobs.

Today I bring in an old friend Aaron Baer, Co-Founder of 4L Academy, an organization that provides modern training for lawyers and law students. Aaron has a wealth of industry experience. He spent almost 7 years working at Aird and Berlis Law firm corporate lawyer, before working his way up into becoming a partner at the firm. Aaron got his dual business and law degree from Western University and the Ivey Business School.
 
On this episode we talk about:

1. What are some of the exciting things that make the job exciting?
2. What skills should teachers be focusing on in the classroom to help students enter this career path?
3. What skills are modern day lawyers lacking?
4. What is the current state of mental health in the field of law?
5. Aaron: "I wish I knew in high school before entering law..."

Check this episode out! Its a doozy! 

LinkedIn - Aaron Baer
Twitter - @4lAcademy

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