You do not need to know what type of law you want to practice or what specific career outcome you desire to go into law school, most students figure this out during their 1L or 2L year. However, it may be helpful to research and explore the different fields of law during undergrad to get some exposure to these topics.
Types of Law
- Family Law
- Corporate Law
- Malpractice Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Animal Law
- Civil Rights Law
- Criminal Law
- Education Law
- Employment and Labor Law
- Environmental Law
- Health Law
- Immigration Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Law
- Municipal Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities Law
- Sports Law
- Entertainment Law
- Tax Law
Legal Careers
- Lawyer / Attorney
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Secretary
- Law Professor
- Judge
- Politician
- Legislative Assistant
- Regional Planner
- Government Employee
- Legal Writer
- Law Librarian
- HR Director
- Lobbyist