Product Description

VGM PROFESSIONAL CAREERS SERIES PRESENTS EXPERT GUIDANCE ON EXPLORING AND CHOOSING THE PERFECT JOB

Whether they are college students planning a future, or professionals

looking to change fields, this series offers:

• Specific information on each profession

• Career choices within each field

• Details on responsibilities, education, and training required

• Information on the demands of different careers

• And much more

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #369940 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

From the Back Cover

Expert guidance on exploring and choosing the perfect job for you

From politicians such as Honest Abe to fictitious pitbulls such as Perry Mason to high-profile defense attorneys ready for their close-up on Court-TV, lawyers have been and continue to be American icons. But the American legal profession is much more complex than these stereotypes would suggest, having evolved into a specialized field with diverse opportunities for dedicated individuals.

Before you invest your time, money, and effort pursuing a legal career, let Careers in Law provide you with an accurate portrayal of what various specialties entail as well as tips for finding and keeping the job that's right for you. Whether your interest lies in a solo practice, corporate team, or nonprofit agency, this updated edition will help you:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal profession throughout history
• Match your skills and personality to the law specialty that's right for you--environmental, labor, entertainment, and much more
• Assess your qualifications and create a professional game plan for success
• Prioritize your law school options and determine how to finance your education
• Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

With its detailed descriptions of all facets of the field, Careers in Law will prepare you for what to expect and what to project in order to succeed in the legal profession, no matter which path you choose.

About the Author
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Customer Reviews

Careers in Law
This book is very handy for pre-law or entering-law students who are not quite sure where they are headed. As a senior at the University of Michigan, I know I want to go into law, but have no idea what to do with it. This guide helped give me some realistic options of what to do with a law degree if I find 80-hour workweeks too unbearable.

Anybody interested in law should read this because so many pre-law students (at least those without family members or friends as lawyers) have little idea what happens in a corporate law situation, in a law firm, or in a public interest organization. This book helps distinguish the pros and cons of each option, giving you a breakdown of where you need to go and what you need to do to get where you want to be.

I am glad I read this book because it has helped me get a better sense of what exactly there is to do out in the real world that makes use of a law degree.

Careers in Law
Another wonderful resource for students that may be thinking that being a lawyer means doing nothing but arguing all the time. This book helps them see the wide variety of law type jobs.

Not worth the money
Very elementary. No real new insight beyond what you can find out at your career services office. Don't waste your time or money on this one.