Lawyer
Duties and Responsibilities:
The
field of law is vast and many lawyers specialize in multiple areas. Some of the
areas you may specialize in include environmental law, criminal law, family
law, social security and disability, medical malpractice and international law.
As a lawyer, you’ll advise clients as to their rights under the law and help protect
the interest of business and other groups. Depending on the area of specialty,
you may assist the aforementioned parties with litigation, contracts,
depositions and other legal matters.
Salary: $54,310 - $187,999
Education: Aspiring
lawyers must complete law school. Applying to law school requires graduating
from a bachelor's degree program and, in nearly all cases, taking the Law
School Admission Test (LSAT). Applicants wanting to specialize in a particular
field of law may consider an undergraduate degree in that field.