Hello,I work as a lawyer. What do you do?
I do not work as a lawyer, but I know a little bit about the work as I have several lawyers in my family.  Which act of law do you perform?  Paralegal?  Advocate?  Barrister?  Attorney?  Counselor?  Solicitor?  Chartered Legal Executive?
Yes it runs in my family as well,but several as Barrister as well as myself.
Since barristers are known as "legal scholars," would you characterize yourself that way?  I am amazed at how much law some have learned; both the strengths of the law, as well as its limitations.  
I would like to think I am,but who am I to decide? I enjoy how much law has changed and continues to do so. There are always new things to learn!
What's neat about Barristers is that in England and Wales, there are only two categories of "lawyers."  Lawyer is a generic term for one who practices law.  But Barristers and solicitors are the only two types of practicing lawyers in England and Wales.  We Americans always complicate things.  
As Americans we seem to always have about five different types of something. Doesn't matter how simple the situation it always has to be made difficult.
I am thankful that we require a license to practice law.  In other places, one would have no idea as to the skills one has.  With a law license, we can be comfortable in knowing that this individual at least has some ability within its practice.  
That is true. If there was just any person that could be a lawyer or judge then we may be in a bit of a pickle.
Yes.  The requirements are quite strict.  There is an age and competence requirement.  Plus, individuals must also obtain a law degree, pass an exam, and serve some type of apprenticeship.  That's the way I think most things should be done, but, again, coming from a family of lawyers.