Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes.
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- Lawyers
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
What do they typically do
- Advise and represent clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters
- Communicate with their clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in the case
- Conduct research and analysis of legal problems
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Present facts in writing and verbally to their clients or others, and argue on behalf of their clients
- Prepare and file legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals, wills, contracts, and deeds
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.2%
Job Openings 872
Industry/Employer
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Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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