Alternative Careers
The economic climate has changed drastically since 2008, and more law students are interested in using their law degrees to pursue careers that do not involve the traditional practice of law. A law degree is extremely versatile and equips students with a fantastic skill set that will aid them in a variety of careers.
There are a growing number of careers in the public and private sector where law degrees are highly valued and are often a preferred credential. Examples of such careers include:
- advocacy
- alternative dispute resolution
- art and heritage
- banking and finance
- business and corporate
- compliance
- consulting
- contract drafting and facilitation
- court administration
- education – administration and teaching
- entrepreneurship
- government
- healthcare
- Health law encompassses both traditional and nontraditional career paths. View our Health Law Career Guide for a full description of both.
- human resources
- investigator
- labor relations
- law enforcement
- management
- non-profit administration
- policy and politics
- real estate
- regulatory affairs
- renewable energy
- risk management
- strategic planning
- technology