To become a lawyer, you will first need a bachelor’s degree in law, English, or criminal justice.
In any case, the lawyer's job is to convince a third-party, frequently a judge and jury, that their client is in the “right”. There are also lawyers who specialize in real estate transactions, corporate transactions, children’s rights, and more.
For example a criminal defense lawyer will defend the accused party, whereas a prosecutor will defend the party making the accusation. There are many specializations a lawyer can take. A lawyer is a highly specialized individual who aims to solve legal problems for civilians, businesses, state and federal governments, and more.