Careers in law, as opposed to criminal justice, focus primarily on lawyers, paralegals, and judges. Lawyers specialize in any number of areas, such as bankruptcy, corporate, international, or environmental law. Those specializing in corporate law, for example, may represent interest groups, large corporations, or construction…
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Careers in law, as opposed to criminal justice, focus primarily on lawyers, paralegals, and judges. Lawyers specialize in any number of areas, such as bankruptcy, corporate, international, or environmental law. Those specializing in corporate law, for example, may represent interest groups, large corporations, or construction firms in their dealings with cities and/or communities and agencies. In essence they represent their clients’ interests. Paralegals duties are focused on helping lawyers prepare for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings. Paralegals gather relevant information for cases and ensure that all the facts are considered. Judges are given authority to preside over trials or hearings and listen as attorneys represent their clients. Judges rule on the admissibility of evidence and the methods of conducting testimony, and at times may intervene to help settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
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