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1. What are the qualities of a good lawyer?

2. Is being a lawyer a good profession in your country? Why?
3. To what extent is professional experience important for a lawyer?
4. Have you ever defended someone who you knew was guilty of a crime and claimed otherwise?
5. What is your opinion on capital punishment?
6. Do you think severe punishment can act as a deterrent for potential offenders?
7. What is your opinion on the legal system in your country? Does it work well?
8. In your opinion, what is the most effective punishment for minor offenders?
9. In your opinion, is it possible for a prisoner to rehabilitate?
10. What are the most frequent reasons why people seek your legal advice?
11. Have you ever misjudged a person?
12. Do you take on cases that you know are lost?
13. Are there any cases that you would never take on?
14. Who make better lawyers: men or women?
15. Would you ever consider branching out into another area of law? Which one?
16. Which areas of law would you never consider working in? Why?
17. What do you enjoy about your work?
18. What do you dislike about your work?
19. In your view, what are the major problems/opportunities facing the legal industry?
20. How do you think your country's legal system will change in the future?
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