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Law Specializations: What Are My Choices?

By Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com

Question: Law Specializations: What Are My Choices?
Answer: There are numerous different types of lawyers that currently exist. Knowing which type of Lawyer you want to be can also assist in the decision process. Finding faculty members that specialize in the type of law you are interested in practicing can help you decide on which programs to apply to. Consider the following sample list of Lawyers that currently exist:
  • Asbestos Lawyer
  • Assault Lawyer
  • Auto Accident Lawyer
  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Car Accident Lawyer
  • Compensation Lawyer
  • Construction Lawyer
  • Criminal Lawyer
  • Defense Lawyer
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • DUI Lawyer
  • DWI Lawyer
  • Employment Lawyer
  • Fraud Lawyer
  • Immigration Lawyer
  • Injury Lawyer
  • Insurance Lawyer
  • International Lawyer
  • Litigation Lawyer
  • Malpractice Lawyer
  • Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  • Mesothelioma Lawyer
  • Nursing Home Lawyer
  • Patent Lawyer
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Securities Lawyer
  • Social Security Lawyer
  • Software Lawyer
  • Tax Lawyer
  • Traffic Lawyer
  • Wrongful Death Lawyer

This is just a sample list. Consult with a pre-law advisor on other types of law practices that currently exist and about other potential jobs that individuals with Law degrees can obtain. Determine which type of law you would like to practice after reading profiles of the ones you find appealing and then find which schools have faculty members who specialize in the area of law you are interested in.

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