Lawyers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
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Diplomat
Diplomats represent their country's interests abroad, negotiating agreements, building relationships with foreign gover…
Typical pay
$92,000/yr
Education
Bachelor's required | Law degree (JD) for attorneys | Master's/PhD for policy roles
Outlook
↗ Steady
Why this matters in Law & Justice
The legal system runs on lawyers and judges.
What you’d actually do
Negotiate international agreements, represent national interests at meetings, report on political and economic conditions, issue visas and assist citizens abroad, build relationships with foreign officials, and analyze foreign policy issues.
What can I do right now?
- Mock trial, Model UN, Debate team, Student government
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