Book Description

VGM PROFESSIONAL CAREERS SERIES PRESENTS EXPERT GUIDANCE ON EXPLORING AND CHOOSING THE PERFECT JOB

Whether they are college students planning a future, or professionals

looking to change fields, this series offers:

• Specific information on each profession

• Career choices within each field

• Details on responsibilities, education, and training required

• Information on the demands of different careers

• And much more


From the Back Cover

Expert guidance on exploring and choosing the perfect job for you

From politicians such as Honest Abe to fictitious pitbulls such as Perry Mason to high-profile defense attorneys ready for their close-up on Court-TV, lawyers have been and continue to be American icons. But the American legal profession is much more complex than these stereotypes would suggest, having evolved into a specialized field with diverse opportunities for dedicated individuals.

Before you invest your time, money, and effort pursuing a legal career, let Careers in Law provide you with an accurate portrayal of what various specialties entail as well as tips for finding and keeping the job that's right for you. Whether your interest lies in a solo practice, corporate team, or nonprofit agency, this updated edition will help you: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal profession throughout history Match your skills and personality to the law specialty that's right for you--environmental, labor, entertainment, and much more Assess your qualifications and create a professional game plan for success Prioritize your law school options and determine how to finance your education Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

With its detailed descriptions of all facets of the field, Careers in Law will prepare you for what to expect and what to project in order to succeed in the legal profession, no matter which path you choose.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Careers in legal professions are as diverse as the people who hold law degrees. Here, in one comprehensive yet accessible volume, Gary Munneke presents a vivid portrait of Careers in Law. The book opens with an overview of the profession--how it evolved, what and where the jobs are, the various methods by which legal services are delivered to the populace. The core of Careers in Law focuses on depictions of the major areas of practice. Coverage ranges from the "traditional" areas of criminal, family, tax, and corporate law to the evolving practices of environmental law and so-called "boutique" specialties (entertainment, sports, aviation, to name a few). The book concludes by providing some observations about the ethical and practical philosophies of the law, as well as information about law-related careers. Careers in Law provides up-to-date information about the nature of a practicing lawyer's professional life, responsibilities, salary and career path. Suggestions about how to deal with the changing nature of the practice of law--professional education, re-education, adjusting career paths--are also provided. For anyone contemplating a career in law or contemplating a change in a law career, Gary Munneke's Careers in Law can be the single best source for making the right choice.

SYNOPSIS

Expert guidance on exploring and choosing the perfect job for you

From politicians such as Honest Abe to fictitious pitbulls such as Perry Mason to high-profile defense attorneys ready for their close-up on Court-TV, lawyers have been and continue to be American icons. But the American legal profession is much more complex than these stereotypes would suggest, having evolved into a specialized field with diverse opportunities for dedicated individuals.

Before you invest your time, money, and effort pursuing a legal career, let Careers in Law provide you with an accurate portrayal of what various specialties entail as well as tips for finding and keeping the job that's right for you. Whether your interest lies in a solo practice, corporate team, or nonprofit agency, this updated edition will help you: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal profession throughout history Match your skills and personality to the law specialty that's right for you—environmental, labor, entertainment, and much more Assess your qualifications and create a professional game plan for success Prioritize your law school options and determine how to finance your education Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects