Representative Doug Brannon

Landrum High School was honored to have Representative Doug Brannon speak to Mr. Fowler's American Government class about the American judicial system. Mr. Brannon discussed the legal system in the United States and how America's government is structured.

Career Spotlight - Lawyer

Mr. Douglas Brannon, a Spartanburg attorney, spoke to Mr. Brown's Government class about careers in law. To become a lawyer, you need a Juris Doctorate or J.D. and you need to pass the bar exam. A J.D. is equivalent to a Ph.D. or M.D. The starting salary for attorneys is $50,000 to $75,000. Lawyers are responsible for representing clients by filling out the necessary documents and presenting their cases to a judge in a court of law.