Here is part two of Fields of Law:
Health Law-Lawyers in this field are involved in representing "hospitals, physician groups, health maintenance organizations, or individual doctors, among may others." The medical industry has one of the highest numbers of lawsuits, so a demand for lawyers is very high in this field.
Immigration Law-This fields are involved with "legal issues a policies relating to the legal right, duties, and obligations of foreign nationals, including the application processes ad procedures involved with naturalization of foreign national who wish to become US citizens" etc. It is predicted that by 2050, Caucasians will be the minority in the US. Just something to think about :].
Intellectual Property Law-This field handles legal issues with inventors, protecting their discoveries, creations, identifying marks, etc. According to discoverlaw.org, lawyers in this field will specialize in a particular area. For example, if you had special knowledge in technology, patent law would be right for you.
International Law-A range of job opportunities come with this field, including national governments, international institutions, and corporations. If you are fluent in another language and have extensive knowledge of a different culture, this could be for you.
Real Estate Law-Real estate lawyers help decide who owns land and the buildings in it ad who has the right to use the land. They are also involved in cases between tenant and landlord; and anything else relating to real estate.
Sports and Entertainment Law-Sports law has two categories: amateur(university level) and professional. Sports lawyers abide by the rules of the NCAA( National Collegiate Athletic Association). At the professional level, the lawyers handle contract and antitrust issues. Entertainment lawyers as the name states, handle issues dealing with the media.
Tax Law-The federal, state, and local taxes are so complex it created its own field of law. Another reason why is because tax laws are always changing. To be a part of this field, you need to keep to date with every new laws passed involving taxes.
Law deals with issues that everyone is involved in, which is why a lawyer is one of the "safest" career to work towards in terms of job openings.
Are you interested in any of the fields that is explained in this post?
Credits: DiscoverLaw.org
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Fields of Law
There are so many different fields of law. Here is a list of some common fields provided by discoverlaw.org
Corporate and Securities Law-This is the field that I am interested in. Lawyers in this field help people build businesses according to the law. They can also be involved with "contract, intellectual property, legislative compliance, and liability matters."
Criminal Law-You know the lawyers that you see in court in shows like Law and Order? You could be doing the same thing if you choose to be a part of this field. Criminal defense lawyers represents those accused of a crime. You can also be aspire to be a district attorney through this field, in which case, you will be representing in the interest of the public.
Education Law-"A school law attorney may provide advice, counsel, and representation of a school district or other educational agency." As the name states, you will work closely with schools.
Employment and Labor Law-Again, the name says it all. Lawyers in this field will be involved in issues such as unfair wages, hours, child labor, discrimination based on gender, race, age, etc. You can represent a group of people, or on individual, or even a whole company.
Environmental and Natural Resources Law-Those striving to raise awareness to go green might be greatly interested in this field. You get to work with issues relating to "air and water quality, hazardous waste practice, energy, trade regulation, water rights," etc.
Family ad Juvenile Law-Those interested in social work will most likely choose this field to work in. This field are involved in issues concerning family or domestic relations. They also include adoption, child welfare, etc.
The next post will continue to explain the last three fields.
Does this post have the field/s you might be interested in?
Credits: DiscoverLaw.org
- Civil Rights
- Corporate and Securities Law
- Criminal Law
- Education Law
- Employment and Labor Law
- Environmental and Natural Resources Law
- Family and Juvenile Law
- Health Law
- Immigration Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Law
- Real Estate Law
- Sports and Entertainment Law
- Tax Law
Corporate and Securities Law-This is the field that I am interested in. Lawyers in this field help people build businesses according to the law. They can also be involved with "contract, intellectual property, legislative compliance, and liability matters."
Criminal Law-You know the lawyers that you see in court in shows like Law and Order? You could be doing the same thing if you choose to be a part of this field. Criminal defense lawyers represents those accused of a crime. You can also be aspire to be a district attorney through this field, in which case, you will be representing in the interest of the public.
Education Law-"A school law attorney may provide advice, counsel, and representation of a school district or other educational agency." As the name states, you will work closely with schools.
Employment and Labor Law-Again, the name says it all. Lawyers in this field will be involved in issues such as unfair wages, hours, child labor, discrimination based on gender, race, age, etc. You can represent a group of people, or on individual, or even a whole company.
Environmental and Natural Resources Law-Those striving to raise awareness to go green might be greatly interested in this field. You get to work with issues relating to "air and water quality, hazardous waste practice, energy, trade regulation, water rights," etc.
Family ad Juvenile Law-Those interested in social work will most likely choose this field to work in. This field are involved in issues concerning family or domestic relations. They also include adoption, child welfare, etc.
The next post will continue to explain the last three fields.
Does this post have the field/s you might be interested in?
Credits: DiscoverLaw.org
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