Lawyers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$151,160/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↗ Steady
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Lawyers & Legal
Argue cases, advise clients, and judge. The legal system runs on lawyers and judges.
Paralegals and legal assistants
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$61,010/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …→ Limited Growth
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$156,210/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …→ Limited Growth
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$67,710/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↗ Steady
Legal support workers, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$68,760/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↓ Declining
Occupational health and safety specialists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$83,910/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↑ Above Average
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$80,060/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↗ Steady
Transportation inspectors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$85,750/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …→ Limited Growth
Legal technology specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…⇧ Strong
Privacy and data protection officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,600/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…⇧ Strong
Policy researchers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Legislative analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,100/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Constitutional law scholars
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…→ Limited Growth
Labor relations specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
International trade compliance specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,800/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Environmental policy analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,600/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↑ Above Average
Patent examiners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$98,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Healthcare compliance analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,600/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…⇧ Strong
Tax policy analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Corporate governance advisors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$112,800/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↑ Above Average
Data privacy officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$128,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…⇧ Strong
Antitrust analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$92,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Energy policy researchers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,800/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↑ Above Average
Cybercrime prosecutors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…⇧ Strong
Estate planning attorneys
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↑ Above Average
Mediators and conciliators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,800/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Election law specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Child welfare attorneys
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↑ Above Average
Tribal law practitioners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,600/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Contract negotiators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,800/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Municipal law attorneys
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Regulatory affairs managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↑ Above Average
Government ethics officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Admiralty law practitioners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,800/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Sports law attorneys
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$92,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↑ Above Average
Space law practitioners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…⇧ Strong
Cannabis regulatory attorneys
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$92,600/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…⇧ Strong
AI regulation specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$118,200/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…⇧ Strong
Water rights attorneys
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Bankruptcy trustees
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,800/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Army judge advocate (JAG)
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy JAG officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force JAG officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$53,140/yrAssociate degree or certificate (court reporting) | Bachelor's for some legal roles | S…→ Limited Growth
Diplomat
Diplomats represent their country's interests abroad, negotiating agreements, building relationships with foreign gover…
$92,000/yrBachelor's required | Law degree (JD) for attorneys | Master's/PhD for policy roles↗ Steady