What career options and opportunities are available for people with law degrees?

Some people believe that getting a law degree leads only to practicing as an attorney, but, depending on your particular interests, the skills you will learn in law school can open doors to many different types of careers. You may be interested in public service, business, government, mediation, public policy, and other careers that involve comprehending complex problems and finding solutions.

Depending on your interests, you could become a specialist or general practitioner:

• Specialists are lawyers who focus their expertise on one field of law – real estate, entertainment, criminal, and patent law to name a few. These lawyers are typically employed by larger law firms that provide a full range of legal services.
• General practitioners handle a variety of law issues, and therefore have more opportunities to work in several areas of law.

Start exploring the many career options that come with getting a law degree today!