Hello,I work as a lawyer. What do you do?
I do not work as a lawyer, but I know a little bit about the work as I have several lawyers in my family.  Which act of law do you perform?  Paralegal?  Advocate?  Barrister?  Attorney?  Counselor?  Solicitor?  Chartered Legal Executive?
Yes it runs in my family as well,but several as Barrister as well as myself.
Since barristers are known as "legal scholars," would you characterize yourself that way?  I am amazed at how much law some have learned; both the strengths of the law, as well as its limitations.  
I would like to think I am,but who am I to decide? I enjoy how much law has changed and continues to do so. There are always new things to learn!
What's neat about Barristers is that in England and Wales, there are only two categories of "lawyers."  Lawyer is a generic term for one who practices law.  But Barristers and solicitors are the only two types of practicing lawyers in England and Wales.  We Americans always complicate things.  
As Americans we seem to always have about five different types of something. Doesn't matter how simple the situation it always has to be made difficult.
I am thankful that we require a license to practice law.  In other places, one would have no idea as to the skills one has.  With a law license, we can be comfortable in knowing that this individual at least has some ability within its practice.  
That is true. If there was just any person that could be a lawyer or judge then we may be in a bit of a pickle.
Admission to practice law
An admission to practice law is acquired when a lawyer receives a license to practice law. In jurisdictions with two types of lawyer, as with barristers and solicitors, barristers must gain admission to the bar whereas for solicitors there are distinct practising certificates.
Becoming a lawyer is a widely varied process around the world. Common to all jurisdictions are requirements of age and competence; some jurisdictions also require documentation of citizenship or immigration status. However, the most varied requirements are those surrounding the preparation for the
Lawyer
A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, canonist, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, counsellor, solicitor, legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance