David Schwinger gives information on the many career paths you can choose from after obtaining a degree in law.

1. 5 J O B S Y O U C A N H AV E W I T H A L AW D E G R E E
D A V I D S C H W I N G E R :

2. • If you are a
student who is
thinking about
going to law
school to
become a lawyer,
you should be
aware of the
many options
that law degrees
open up for
employment.

3. • A law degree will not only prepare you for a future in law, but it
will prepare you for a variety of other job opportunities that you
may also want to consider, especially since the job market for
lawyers is extremely competitive.

4. • Here are five jobs you can obtain with a degree in law
other than becoming a lawyer…

5. • First, as you may have
noticed, many politicians
(including Bill Clinton and
Barack Obama) who have
a degree in law but
pursued a career in
government and politics.
• So, if you’ve ever had a
yearn to dive into the
world of politics, this is a
great option for you.

6. • Next, there are many ways
for you to get involved with
finance and banking.

7. • According to an article published by
Forbes Magazine:
• “There are certain fields where a law
degree certainly couldn’t hurt such as
estates, tax and small business. Even if
you don’t want to practice law in the
finance sector and prefer to deal with
the money, having one can help since
finance does require legal
knowledge,” (Nine Jobs You Can Do
With a Law Degree).

8. • Especially if you have a knack for numbers, using your legal knowledge
can be extremely beneficial when it comes to obtaining a career in
finance.

9. • Third, journalism or writing is
another great career option
for those who have law
degrees

10. • Not only can you publish books
and articles pertaining to law, but
if you went to law school, you
probably have better writing
skills than most people, since
writing effectively and clearly is
one of the most important
aspects of being a lawyer.

11. • Though you do not
need a degree to
become an
entrepreneur, the
work ethic and
habits that you
formed in law school
have set you up to
do anything you
want as a business
leader.

12. • According to Forbes Magazine:
• “Of course you don’t need a degree to be an
entrepreneur but Jacqueline Dinsmore went from
working as a corporate lawyer for one of the largest
firms in Canada and then as the Assistant General
Counsel for the Toronto Star to founding Luvali
Convertibles. Dinsmore credits her degree for helping
her understand and negotiate contracts related to her
business,” (Nine Jobs You Can Do With a Law Degree).

13. • So put your education to the test and try starting a company
stemming from one of your passions - you’ll be surprised how
articulate and organized you really are after law school.

14. • Finally, you should think
about getting involved
with as an advocate for
public interest.
• With this career choice,
you can use the
overwhelming amount of
knowledge you gained
throughout law school in
order to influence policy
decisions.

15. • At the end of the day,
you should do what
appeals to you most
with your law degree.
• There are many options
for you to pursue a
career in something
you feel passionate for,
but always take the
time to think about
what it really is that you
want to do.