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.