Still unsure of which practice areas might be a good
fit for you? The Career Development Office has Practice Area Overviews – quick, one-pagers with descriptions of
various practice areas, the type of work involved, and recommended classes. You
can find these in the Career Resource Library, under the “resources” tab in
Symplicity.
If you’re looking for more detailed information
about the various practice areas, ask your counselor if you can borrow The Official Guide to Legal Specialties by
Lisa Abrams. You’ll get a more in-depth look at what it's like to practice law
in 30 major specialty areas, including appellate practice, entertainment,
immigration, international, tax, and telecommunications. This book gives you
the insights and expertise of top practitioners – the issues they tackle every
day, the people and clients they work with, what they find rewarding about
their work, and what classes or work experience you need to follow in their
footsteps. Over 120 government, public interest, corporate, and private
attorneys are featured.
