Careers in Law & Legal Services
Law and legal services are integral to how society works. Without laws in place, and legal consequences for breaking those laws, society would cease to function as we know it. There are many diverse careers within these fields, from creating and interpreting the laws to enforcing them, and providing support services to those involved in the legal system. This new title provides a thorough introduction to a wide variety of career opportunities in the law and legal services.
Many different types of careers are available within these wide-ranging industries, from the obvious, like lawyer, to the not-so-obvious, like logistician. This new volume will be beneficial those looking to turn their passion for law into a fulfilling career.
Careers in Law & Legal Services details 29 Profiles in related occupations, including:
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· Arbitrator · Compliance Officer · Financial Examiner · Human Resources Specialist · Judge |
· News Analyst · Paralegal · Private Detective · Real Estate Broker · Tax Examiner |
Interesting features, like “A Day in the Life of…” and several charts and tables, add depth to the discussion.
A highlight of many chapters is the Conversation With—a comprehensive interview with a professional in a related job. This section offers dozens of new interviews, providing insights into various career paths, including Compliance Officer, Interpreter, and Police/Detective, to name a few.
Each chapter begins with a Snapshot of the occupation that includes career cluster, interests, average earnings per year, and job outlook. This is followed by these major categories:
- Career Overview includes a description of the career in terms of its: duties, examples of titles of positions in that specific career, work environment and work schedules.
- Occupation Specialties provides a list of various areas of specialization within each job category.
- Work Environment describes the setting each job is often performed in as well as the potential dangers, and the social environment.
- Education and Training outlines suggested high school courses, and related college majors as well as professional certification and licensure required for each job in this field.
- Earnings and Advancement covers the median, highest 10 percent, and lowest 10 percent of annual wages for employees in this field.
- Employment and Outlook describes current and anticipated rate of growth for each specific career and compares to other jobs in the area.
Also included is a list of related occupations, both in the public and private sectors, and a list of resources for more information, with profession-specific associations and certifying bodies.
This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed for each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.
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This single comprehensive guidebook provides students who are interested in working in the law and legal industries with the necessary insight into the wide array of diverse and dynamic options available to them. This book offers valuable guidance regarding what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, and more.