The Law As A Career
Practice Environments
Private Industry - Any organization, other than a law firm, that operates for commercial profit.
Government - Lawyers promoting or defending rights and responsibilities relating to fair treatment and equal opportunity in housing, education, employment, and public accommodations.
Compensation
Trial Lawyer- annual salary $110,590
Chief Legal Officer - $179,316
Judge - $110,220
Law School Professor - $113,691 to $242,500
Litigation Support Director - $70,882
Education and Training
a four-year undergraduate degree
three years of law school
passing the bar examination
three years of law school
passing the bar examination