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Wondering which area of law would be perfect for you? This 2-minute quiz will tell you exactly what you need to know. Are you a hotshot corporate type?
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BetaWhile law schools don’t expect you to choose one before you enroll, it’s always a good idea to learn about the various fields of law, whether or not you choose to narrow the focus of your legal career down the line. Keep reading below to discover 21 different fields of law that you may want to explore before and after earning your law degree.
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BetaAs the world changes, so does the law. Areas of law that were unheard of 30 years ago (e.g., internet law) are critical today. Keeping an eye on practice area trends and market demands can help you position yourself for a highly rewarding career. Here are some of the types of law to practice thought to be most in demand in the coming years:
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BetaMany law grads choose an area of law because they like the idea of it, but then become surprised, disappointed, and even depressed by the day-to-day reality of what that specialty entails. It could be the fact that there’s hardly any human interaction or too much; little to no stability and predictability or too much paperwork; or any of the ...
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BetaAnd that's okay. You don't need to choose the type of law you practice when you start your studies, and even if you haven't settled on an area of expertise by graduation, few recruiters expect law students to have specialized. In fact, many early-career legal graduates change their focus at least once, especially after gaining some experience.
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BetaAs such, students pursue several types of law, each having its own benefits and drawbacks. Read on to learn more about the different law specialties and how to choose the right one. ... You may have a passion for civil rights but want the paycheck that comes with corporate law. Decide which priority comes first and take it from there. On the ...
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BetaYour goal with this process is to go from your academic understating of a particular area of law and connect it to what it looks like in the real world. By creating a decision tree using these five categories (Practice Area, Industry, Type of Employer, Type of Client, and Type of Legal Issue) you can quickly connect the dots between school and ...
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BetaTypes of Law and Your Career Goals. More. Getty Images. There is no substitute for firsthand experience to help you determine which areas of law fit you best. Lawyers tend to be generalists, ...
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BetaThe rights, use, and transactions related to real property—which includes land and anything attached to it, fall under real estate law. Real estate lawyers can be involved in a variety of areas, such as land use planning, property disputes, and the transfer of property. Legal professionals in this type of law practice spend a significant amount of time researching and preparing legal ...
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BetaThere are opportunities with law firms, companies, and the government available, and often antitrust lawyers will spend a couple of years in each. Working at the DOJ, FTC, or even state attorney general’s offices is possible, but outside of the D.C. area more people choose to work for law firms.
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