Also called: Public Interest Lawyer
Lawyer who sues governments and companies to protect people's civil and human rights.
Prepares a lawsuit challenging conditions in a prison, interviews clients by video, and argues a motion in federal court. Later talks to a reporter about the case.
Nonprofit lawyers earn less than corporate lawyers; big civil rights firms win large fees.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 7 years after high school. Bachelor's plus 3-year law degree (JD) and bar exam.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, History, Pre-Law.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Lawyers overall.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI speeds legal research and document review, trimming junior lawyer work; arguing in court and client trust stay human.
Classes: AP Government, AP English Language, Speech or debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1011.
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