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What is it like to be an ADA?
At school they wanted us to start thinking about majors and possible careers. I decided that I wanted to make a difference in the world and help people. I thought that being an Assistant District Attorney would be great, but the only thing I have to base it on is Law and Order and stuff like that. So my question is what is it like to be an ADA??? Thanks again guys!
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- Princess LeiaLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
It depends....do you like criminal law? When you first start out as an ADA (if you're in NY) or a Deputy District Attorney (if you're in CA), then you start prosecuting DUIs, domestic violence cases before you work your way up to felonies (non-death ones) and then the "bigger" felonies (involving death).
It's long, hard work (lots of unpaid overtime) but for people who want to get trial experience, that's the way to go...you can usually try a case after completing the DA Academy (they like to teach you how to do things "right" or their process of doing things). Some people will start out with the calendaring (not doing cases, just appearing in court) for the first few months to be comfortable appearing in court - and then trying cases.
Source(s): NOT an ADA or DDA, just know people who are...
