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Is it really possible to get paid for blogging or writing? It's been a long time I've met up with my friend's father and I've had fond memories of fishing with him when we were still in school, and then sweet memories of hanging out drinking together when we were slightly more legal. Recently, we met up again and he sprung a surprise on me by telling me that he was being paid to blog. Not that it's not possible to be paid writing but for someone his age and his knowledge of technology - it might as well have been.

The point is this. Internet has dramatically changed the world around us so much that many are dependent on them for many of their daily tasks. Paid blogging is just a way of making money using the internet as a vehicle and it's not much different from paid writing jobs. If you're unfamiliar with the word, here's what it essentially means. A company that wishes to maintain or keep active a blog but have no time to update the blog or website with articles or blog entries would hire someone to blog on his or her behalf. This is what paid blogging is all about - the hired writer's job is to go in, research about the industry, find interesting things to write about and then update the blog on a regular basis.

Paid blogging is not a lucrative industry if you look at it singularly. We encourage everyone to take a serious look at the potential of this new age vocation. Practically every individual or company has their own website or blog these days. Companies that maintain their own blogs have one thing and only one thing in mind - to bring in the traffic, connect with users of their products, help find new customers, reach new boundaries...bringing in more sales. Most of these companies take their blogs very seriously and would like to have it updated with new information every other day, if not everyday. Limitations relating to skills and number of staff put a damper on their goals and that is where bloggers come in with paid blogging services.

Companies would hire writers who has the initiative, skills, expertise, flexibility and time to spend time to write blog entries and update these blogs. Payment for paid blogging would depend, most of the time, on the number of blog posts they have provided in the week or month. The arrangements vary but the job remains the same. Writing jobs like these have never existed before and it is, indeed, a blessing for those of us who have a penchant for writing.

Paid writing jobs have given new hope to stay-at-home, single or work-at-home mothers too. In fact, some diabled or retirees turn to writing so that they can earn a decent income from their computer. It's not, sometimes, about the money but paid blogging gives them confidence; may people earn a decent income by blogging for many companies. So, how far you want to take the paid writing job depends on the individual. But the potential remains and it is for us to tap into and take it as far and wide as we want to.

So, yes, it is possible to get paid for blogging and writing.

Copyright (c) 2008 Paul Hata

Career In Mass Communication

Very often, students enroll themselves into a law school without having a clear idea of what the profession is all about. Many are attracted by the title of lawyer and decide to pursue a degree in law without having proper knowledge of the career.

There are certain characteristics that one needs to have to succeed in a career in law. You should assess yourself before actually enrolling into any institution. To have a clear idea, you can visit local courts, attend trials, talk to lawyers and observe the functioning of the legal system. Observing lawyers and judges at work will enable you to identify some of the skills, knowledge and values necessary for a career in law. You can even get advice from a career counselor.

Law is the field for those:

-Having outstanding and above average independent learning skills such as reading, listening, writing, talking and analysis.

-Having excellent verbal, public speaking, arguing and debating skills

-Having a high level of patience and confidence.

Before beginning the application process, consider carefully if a law degree is right for you based on these attributes. You may also need pre-law courses for admission to particular programs in law.

Preparing For Law School

The field should be explored through research, investigation of resources on the Internet, discussion with law students, and counseling. Joining some pre-law courses offered by various institutes will enable you to develop skills which will be helpful for law school, such as study of the English language and principles of accounting and finance. There are many branches in law practice such as tax law, corporate law, labor/employment law, civil law, family law, international law and real estate law among others. You need to be clear about your interests, which will help in choosing the appropriate program of study.

Applying to Law School

Information on law schools offering programs in law can be obtained with the help of education counselors or on the Internet by visiting law school websites which provide details of the programs on offer by them and the application process. The best sources are law school catalogs or reference books that profile law schools and their admissions criteria. The Law School Admissions Council ("LSAC") sponsors annual law forums throughout the country that give interested persons time to speak with representatives from accredited law schools.

Programs leading to the presentation of the Bachelor of Science in Law (B.S.L.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) degrees are some of the common programs on offer by law schools.

American law schools are expensive, especially the private ones. The competition to get into top-rated law schools is tough. Applications are accepted based on an individual's grades.

Career Choices With A Law Degree: Job Or Business/Self-Practice:

A degree in law is extremely rewarding. It is very marketable and most lawyers manage to earn a comfortable living. A lawyer in the US can easily make more than $100,000 annually.

-Business/Self-Practice: You can have your own business setup such as a consultancy firm providing legal consultation and guidance to your clients, self-practice - legal representation in courts, drafting legal papers for clients or just having your own coaching classes.

-Job Market: You also have various options in the job market - teaching, working with law firms, and with companies and corporate bodies as legal advisors and attorneys. However, your legal qualifications alone will not help. You need to market yourself and your law degree to reap the benefits of all your hard work. You need to find the right job for yourself and then market yourself to secure the position.

A career in law is rewarding and worthwhile, provided you have the essential abilities and skills to pursue a career in law and the willingness to face the challenges ahead.

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