diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm
index e7bb56347e..5d105d6e87 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/civilian.dm
@@ -266,6 +266,7 @@
 	economic_modifier = 7
 	access = list(access_lawyer, access_sec_doors, access_maint_tunnels, access_heads)
 	minimal_access = list(access_lawyer, access_sec_doors, access_heads)
+	minimal_player_age = 7
 
 
 /datum/job/lawyer/equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H, var/alt_title)