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What jobs can you get with a law degree in USA?

A law degree in the US, also known as a Juris Doctor (J.D.), can open many career avenues apart from traditional legal practice. Learn about some common job roles and career paths that students can pursue after completing a law degree.
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Attorney/Lawyer
Law graduates can choose the career path of Attorney/Lawyer. Attorneys can specialize in different areas of Law, such as Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, Family Law, Environmental Law, or Litigation. 
Judge/Magistrate
With a law degree, you can pursue a career in judiciary, after gaining experience, one may become a judge or a magistrate, presiding over legal proceedings and making decisions.
Legal Consultant/Advisor
After pursuing Law, students can become legal consultants or advisors and guide on legal matters, compliance issues, and risk management, a profession which is high in demand.
Legal Analyst/Researcher

After graduating with a Law degree, students can work as legal analysts, conducting legal research and analyzing case law, statutes, and regulations.

Legal Writer/Journalist

Law graduates can also work as legal writers, journalists, or legal correspondents. They generally cover legal topics, provide analysis on legal issues and write articles for legal publications. 

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