Opportunities in Law

There are many exciting opportunities for a law school graduate. The law encompasses many different areas of daily life. You will have to research the branch of law that you would like to pursue.

You may be interested in the visibility of becoming a district attorney or maybe you like to stay behind the scenes and work in tax law for example.

Here are a few specializations in the vast world of law:

Admiralty Law or Maritime Law
Involves law that pertains to shipping, insurance, navigation, waters, canals and piracy.

Business Law
A broad branch of law that deals with industry and commerce. Pertains to small businesses as well as large corporations

Constitutional Law
A broad branch of law that deals with the interpretation and implementation of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions.

Criminal Law
Deals with prosecuting or defending a person who has committed a crime.

Environmental Law
Law that pertains to the effect that an agency or business’s practice has on the environment.

First Amendment Law
Deals with protecting a citizen’s right to freedom of religion, press, speech and assembly against laws enacted by the government.

Healthcare Law
Deals with cases such as licensure, malpractice, patient rights and other areas pertaining to the healthcare industry.

Intellectual Property Law
Involves law that applies to ideas, products, names or any type of intellectual property. You will deal with unauthorized use of property, plagiarism, and other aspects.

Commonly broken down into three categories: copyright, patent and trademark law.

Patent Law
Involves laws that apply to inventors of human-made products Must pass a patent bar exam.

You don't need to decide on your specialty before you go into law school. Law school can introduce you to the different branches through specific classes or by offering internships with different firms.

Most law school graduates begin by working as an associate in a law firm. Here they will work long hours and complete most of the grunt work such as producing legal documents, researching and writing briefs. The pinnacle of a law firm is becoming a partner.

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