working in the legal field

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Hi Chel,

I think I forgot to share that I am in an attorney program for the

next 8 months, specific to Social Security Disability law only - it

is a pilot program. I am working with a local firm and " learning by

doing " cases gratis now - since it is Federal law for Title II and XVI benefits,

and since there are many new changes, I just keep on

reading and absorbing all I can, asking questions, study, study,

study each case is so different, then next June I take the test -

like a 'mini' Bar exam, only specific to SSD law.

In July I find out the results, when those are positive that I pass

and am 'certified' , then I can collect the same fees the lawyers

get in this biz. So far it is v e r y interesting work and I enjoy

each case because each is unique.

The people at the firm are all great - lol, they have nicknamed

me " Bulldog " since I just want to get in their and speak my mind on

SS issues and help expedite disabled persons benefits. I enjoy

meeting the clients too and they seem to trust me as well. Have won

the first two cases I presented at Hearings, so either I am having

beginner's luck, or maybe I'm learning it right and presenting the

cases right.

Very little of my work is typing, although I make notes on cases in

Word, but typing is no issue for me - my CMT doesn't affect my hands.

Since the Hearings Offices are backed up about 12 months, this work is on

somewhat of an " as needed basis " and leaves me time for writing, research, my

other business ventures, working out, managing the house, , travel and the

rest of life's pursuits, ad infinitium.

~ Gretchen