Private Practice includes jobs that involve working for small, medium or large sized firms that are comprised of few attorneys. Small firms focus on a specific type of law. Medium and large firms have lawyers that focus on a variety of civil interests.
Public Interest lawyers focus on a specific cause or service and provide direct legal services and file lawsuits regarding public policy.
Government lawyers are hired by local, state or the federal government and can practice any type of law. Examples include District Attorneys and Public Defenders for the local government, Attorney General for the state government, and Department of Justice Lawyers for the federal government.
Corporations hire attorneys to oversee their labor and employment cases and provide the needs of the corporation.
