I just got married to a man who just graduated from law school. 
Nice, how does he practice, as a paralegal, advocate, barrister, or attorney?
He is an attorney. I must admit that I did not finish college myself, so it was intimidating at first to be with someone who had what it takes to make it through law school!
I understand, working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories which are very difficult to learn!
I'm stunned at the number of things that he can recall without having to look them up. I don't know how anyone can recall things on the spot in a court room
I think thats why lawyers are well paid since they have the knowledge to solve specific individualized problems on the spot.
I would love to be a fly on the wall in the courtroom for some of the cases that he does. He thinks on his feet so quickly and is confidant. I'm confidant in my job, but it doesn't compare!
 I agree, it is difficult to formulate accurate idea of how these lawyers go about their business with such confidence.
He came from a broken home, and his mother struggled to work long hours. He says his childhood was rough, so it's curious to me how he's so strong and isn't overly stressed by the types of things he goes through with many of his cases.
I can see how that helped shape him since legal professions consist of a large number people who are so strong and adept.