The legal field includes a variety of professional and support
careers. However, all of these careers are focused on lawyers,
the tasks they perform and various issues related to both
preventing and participating in litigation. Inside the Legal
Profession Individuals who are interested in a legal career who
aren't planning to become lawyers may consider work as legal
assistants or paralegals. These individuals can help lawyers
organize legal documents, analyze cases and prepare for trial.
Paralegals may be trained on the job, but more commonly they can
complete undergraduate programs in paralegal studies at the
certificate, associate degree and bachelor's degree levels.
Master's degree programs may also exist as continuing education
options for professionals that need legal training. Aspiring
lawyers need strong written and oral communications skills. They
also need the research and analytical skills to understand how
different statutes operate for the purposes of advising their
clients' decisions, legislativ