What does a lawyer do?
Lawyers know the rules that everyone lives by, called laws. They help people understand them and stand up for what is fair.
What lawyers do all day
Lawyers study laws so they can explain them to other people.
In court, they explain their side clearly and politely.
Lots of lawyers help people solve problems without going to court.
They write agreements where every word matters.
Super skills lawyers use
- 🗣️ Speaking clearly
- 📖 Reading carefully
- ⚖️ Being fair
- 🤔 Thinking about both sides
How you grow as a lawyer
- ParalegalStart here
- AssociateGetting good
- Litigation PartnerLeading others
- Managing PartnerThe top job!
In the game you start at step 1. Do great work, collect stars and climb all the way to the top!
Places you can work in the game
- 🏛️Litigation floor
- 📑Deal room
- 🔒Client conference room
- 💡IP suite
- 🛡️Compliance office
- 🕰️Partner suite
Fun fact!
In some countries, like England, judges and lawyers still wear wigs in some courts — a tradition that is hundreds of years old.
Ready to try it?
Pick a name, choose your first job and make choices. Every game is different — then challenge a friend to beat your score!
▶ Play as a lawyerQuestions kids ask about lawyers
What does a lawyer do?
Lawyers know the rules that everyone lives by, called laws. They help people understand them and stand up for what is fair.
What skills does a lawyer need?
Lawyers use skills like speaking clearly, reading carefully, being fair and thinking about both sides.
How do you become a lawyer?
Lawyers study law at university and then pass special exams before they can help people with legal problems or speak in court.
Can kids try being a lawyer?
Yes. In careers.games, a free game for kids, kids play a lawyer from the first step (Paralegal) all the way to the top job (Managing Partner).
Updated October 2026 · About careers.games for parents and teachers
For parents and teachers
careers.games is a free, story-based career game for children. Kids make simple choices, see what happens and learn that jobs have many steps. There are no accounts, no chat and no ads.
The lawyer path follows a career from paralegal to partner, across courtrooms, deal rooms and compliance teams.
Questions to talk about together:
- What does being fair mean to you?
- Can you think of a rule at school? Why is it there?
- How would you explain your side of a disagreement calmly?
Tip: turn on “Read to me” in the game and younger players can listen instead of reading.