The following are summaries of the main specialties in legal work. There are many more sub-divisions within these specialties that may be of interest to you. For example, tax law, real estate law, labor relations law, immigration law, and intellectual property law often involve various aspects of these main specialties. Corporate law In the world [...]

This section examines six basic personal and intellectual qualities that help make a successful lawyer. Although these qualities are more realistic than many popular perceptions of the legal profession, they will not be equally important for every individual. 1. Self-Motivated The field of law, beginning with law school, requires considerable personal motivation. While some see [...]

Law school provides students with a general education in legal principles and methods of inquiry. However, you are only allowed to work as a lawyer after admission to a professional legal association in a particular area. This association is called the “bar.” To be admitted, candidates must take an extensive exam that covers different topics [...]

The following are some of the more common career paths available to lawyers, although you will undoubtedly encounter others. If you require additional information about particular career paths, many branches of legal practice have their own professional associations, journals, and websites. Private Practice More than half of all law graduates in North America join private [...]