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Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$145.7k
Annual median Salary
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Education
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
77%
Doctoral degree
23%
Professional degree
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Attorney
Attorney General
Counsel
Lawyer