According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), becoming a lawyer requires a minimum of two degrees over the course of 7 years of full-time study – 4 years for an undergraduate degree, followed by a 3 year law degree earned from a law school accredited by the ABA. If you are considering law school, generally there are three different types of law degrees a person can earn in the U.S.A. These degrees include a Juris Doctor, a Master of Laws, and a (…)
Gaming law is the collection of laws and regulations that govern wagers and betting in the United States. Gaming laws determine who can offer games of chance or wagers and under what conditions. There are laws that directly regulate gaming. There are also laws that indirectly impact the gaming industry like contract law, employment law and tort law. Laws that regulate gaming can change quickly. Gaming lawyers work with gaming laws as well as with the other areas of law that impact the gaming (…)
Sports law is the collection of the many different types of law that impact the sports industry. Sports law might involve issues that relate to professional or Olympic athletes. It also relates to laws that govern youth and amateur sports. There are many different types of law that impact the sports industry like contract law, personal injury law, trademark, criminal law, and athletic administration. Sports lawyers live and work throughout the United States. What is sports law? Even though professional sports agents might (…)
Banking law is the broad term for laws that govern how banks and other financial institutions conduct business. Banks must comply with a myriad of federal, state and even local regulations. Lawyers perform a wide variety of functions that relate to creating, following and enforcing regulations. Multiple federal agencies oversee banking regulations. A bank or other financial institution might fall under regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Federal Reserve System or the Office of the Comptroller of (…)
The Master of Laws degree is the second level law degree a person earns, after a Juris doctor. This degree is earned by completing a full time program for one year. Typically, a legal professional or law student will pursue the master of laws degree in order to gain expertise in a specific area of the law, for example in international law, business law, tax law or family law. The majority of law firms prefers candidates that have masters of law (…)
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is a part of the Department of Homeland Security. An immigration customs agent has the responsibility of enforcing customs laws and immigration laws in the United States. According to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE.gov), a number of different job opportunities are available: Deportation Officer One position with ICE is as a deportation officer. Deportation officers’ conduct the research that is necessary to support decisions that are made in exclusion/deportation cases and help (…)
Personal injury law is the body of civil law that allows individuals to bring a legal claim when they’re hurt because of the wrongful actions of someone else. The purpose of personal injury law is to require the people who are responsible for an accident to pay for the damages that they cause. Personal injury law aims to use money in order to compensate victims when they’re hurt because of another person’s negligent or intentional act. Personal injury law is (…)
Business law is sometimes called mercantile law or commercial law and refers to the laws that govern the dealings between people and commercial matters. There are two distinct areas of business law; regulation of commercial entities through laws of partnership, company, bankruptcy, and agency and the second is regulation of the commercial transactions through the laws of contract. The history of these types of laws dates back several centuries and can be seen in the peace-guilds where members would pledge (…)
A detective and a criminal investigator, who are often called special agents or agents, have the job of collecting evidence and gathering facts of possible crimes. The duties of a detective will depend on the type and size of the organization that they work for. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 109,960 active detectives and criminal investigators working in the US with an average salary of $79,030. Typical Duties of Detectives The typical duties of a (…)
Social workers assist others in dealing with life issues. The social worker may assist a person or group of people in working through an array of emotional effects resulting from drug or substance abuse, trauma, illness, difficult relations, and other challenging scenarios. The social worker may work in a medical center, school, hospital, clinic, or another location. The steps to becoming a social worker are: #1. Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work In most states, earning a Bachelor’s degree (…)
Juvenile law is the unique body of law that relates to minors. To put it another way, juvenile law is the law that applies specifically to juveniles. Although the juvenile criminal court is likely the most known example of juvenile law, there are many cases where the law treats a minor differently than an adult. While many constitutional rights are the same for both minors and adults like the right to the representation of an attorney in a criminal matter and the right to (…)
Medical malpractice law is the body of civil law that compensates victims of poor medical treatment. It’s a body of law that provides financial compensation when a person seeks medical care and receives care that falls below reasonable, professional standards. Medical malpractice law is the law that allows victims of poor medical care to receive financial compensation for their increased medical costs as well as for their pain and suffering. What is medical malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor’s (…)
Legal Secretaries perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. They also prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as complaints, motions, summonses, and subpoenas. Finally they may also assist the lawyers in legal research and arrange meetings between the attorney and potential witnesses for some cases. Generally they help run the law office and ensure that the services provided to each of the clients is both efficient and complete. Educational Requirements Most states do not require an individual to (…)
A paralegal is a person who performs legal work. They assist an attorney with the attorney’s duties. Most of the time, they have formal legal training. They’re not a licensed attorney, and they can’t appear in court. However, they can assist an attorney with many of their duties. A lawyer can use a paralegal’s work as their own. A paralegal performs many of the functions of a lawyer in order to make the attorney’s work more manageable. They also handle (…)
Tax law is the practice of law that relates to the assessment and payment of taxes. Tax laws come from a variety of sources. They come from federal, state and local authorities. They’re based in federal and state constitutions, laws and regulations. Tax law involves understanding, implementing and defending the payment or non-payment of taxes. Tax lawyers help their clients understand tax laws and conduct their affairs in a way that’s advantageous with regards to tax laws. When disputes occur, (…)
Food law is the collection of laws and regulations that govern food production, distribution and consumption. Food laws aim to protect consumers and provide for the efficient growth and use of food in the United States. Food attorneys focus their careers on helping clients comply with food laws and regulations. In addition, they work on behalf of government agencies making or enforcing food laws and policies. Food laws cover a variety of topics Most people know that food laws govern (…)
A lawyer is a person who holds a license to practice law. They advocate on behalf of their clients, or they work in another capacity in the legal field. Not all lawyers actively practice law. Completing the requirements to obtain a law license and getting your license makes you a lawyer. The path to becoming a lawyer can be a challenging one. It is important to start on your path at an early age and learn great study habits while still (…)
For those that want to work in juvenile rehabilitation, there are many different careers available in this field. Some of the common careers in this include juvenile counselors, juvenile court attorneys, probation officers, and judges. Those that work in the juvenile justice system will deal with troubled youths in a number of settings. The justice system for juveniles was established as a way to discipline individuals that commit a crime, but are too young to be tried as adults. There is (…)
Cultural property law is the body of law that relates to protecting the buildings, artifacts and other items that are significant to a people and culture. Cultural property is the collection of unique real and personal property that’s important to a culture. The field of cultural property law seeks to protect cultural items that are important to a society or group. Cultural property may include any of the following: Ancient buildings Cultural buildings like museums and performing arts centers Significant (…)
Health law is the wide body of law that regulates the provision of healthcare services. Health law governs the relationship between those who provide healthcare and those who receive it. There are many topics and subtopics involved in the provision of healthcare law including provision of services, contracts, employment law and fraud. Health lawyers may focus on one area of healthcare law, or they may provide comprehensive legal services for a healthcare provider. Major health law legislation in the United (…)