Private Practice - Many work in firms with several hundred lawyers in cities around the world. Lawyers usually join firms as associates and work towards becoming partners.
Government - Many government lawyers work at the local level, but state governments and the federal government also hire lawyers to perform a multitude of tasks.
Judicial Clerkship - Depending on how a state’s court system is structured, judicial clerkships are available at both the federal and state levels.
Public Interest - These lawyers might represent clients in landlord-tenant disagreements, or negotiate child visitation rights.
In-House - Large companies often have correspondingly large legal departments and a number of in-house attorneys who specialize in specific issues.
Politics - Some law school graduates work in the political process as legislative representatives.
Law Firm Administration - Large law firms often have a variety of non-practice-related employment. Graduates interested in these law firm positions usually have business, accounting or human resources backgrounds.