And now for “Aspiring Lawyer,” in which a would-be lawyer declares to an already-admitted lawyer that she’d be fantastic, because behind Door No. 1: “I relish arguing.” Or behind Door No. 2: “I have a photographic memory.” Or behind Door No. 3: “A jury will just love me because everyone does.” Or perhaps all three reasons plus “I want to make some serious coin.” Our dilemma, do we validate her beliefs or do we quiz her to “stress test” her dreams? (My thoughts? Validation is for parking.) So here are five questions designed not to determine whether someone should become a lawyer, but rather will they be fulfilled as a lawyer. Let’s play.

No. 1: Are you a peacemaker, or only a warrior?

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