Also called: Trade Attorney, Customs Lawyer
Advises companies on tariffs, import rules, and trade sanctions between countries.
When a new tariff hits, trade lawyers get busy. They classify products under customs codes, help companies dispute anti-dumping duties, and make sure exports don't break sanctions. Most work in Washington, D.C.
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 degree, 3-year JD, and passing the bar exam.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: International Relations, Economics, Political Science, Chinese, Business.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS projection for all lawyers (2024-34); niche areas vary.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI classifies products under tariff codes and screens sanctions lists; disputes, negotiations and strategy stay human.
Classes: AP Macroeconomics, A world language, AP World History, AP U.S. Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1011.
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