What Can I do With a Major

Major: Law Careers

Description of Major:

Lawyers interpret law and apply it to specific situations. They act as both advocates and advisors. As advocates, they represent on of the opposing parties as either the prosecutor or the defense attorney in criminal or civil trials by presenting evidence that supports their position or client in court. As advisors, lawyers counsel their clients about their legal rights and obligations, and suggest particular courses of action in business and personal matters.

Related Career Titles:

Corrections
Court Reporting
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
Forensic Science and Technology
Law & Legal Studies, Other
Law (Pre-law)
Law Enforcement Administration
Law Enforcement/Police Science
Legal Administrative Assist/Sec
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies
Lawyer, Criminal
District Attorney
Insurance Attorney
Lawyer, Corporation
Lawyer, Patent
Lawyer, Probate
Lawyer, Real Estate
Tax Attorney
Title Attorney
Bar Examiner
Appeals Referee
Claims Adjudicator

Employment Areas

International Law
Environmental Law
Intellectual Property
Taxation
Entertainment Law
Bankruptcy
Copyright Law
Sports Law
Public utilities
Real estate agencies
Banks and insurance companies
Manufacturing firms
Welfare and religious organizations
Other business firms and nonprofit organizations

Related Links:

Strum College of Law University of Denver
www.law.du.edu

School of Law University of Missouri-Columbia
www.law.missouri.edu

Legal Information Institute
http://www.law.cornell.edu/

Find Law
www.findlaw.com

MegaLaw. Com
http://www.megalaw.com/orgs/orgs.php