Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry

This guide to career opportunities in the legal industry covers jobs that require a license or law degree as well as jobs that require no specific training. More than 80 jobs are profiled, and the appendices provide directories of educational institutions, industry associations and organizations.

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The legal industry consists of much more than just lawyers and judges. In fact, it encompasses a wide range of fields such as legal services, court systems, law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice, social services, paralegals, and a great deal more. This valuable guide covers jobs that require a license or law degree as well as jobs that require no special training. More than eighty jobs are profiled, including Environmental Lawyer, Legal Receptionist, Bail Bond Agent, Criminologist, Appraiser, Appellate Judge, Juvenile Counselor, and Public-Interest Advocate. Several extensive appendixes provide directories of appropriate educational institutions, industry associations and organizations, periodicals, websites, and other useful information.