1. Phi Alpha Delta Fields of Law

2. Knowing the area of Law you want to study is not required by law schools. It is recommended to be familiar with the various types in order to find areas that match your interests. You may discover a field you didn’t know existed! Being knowledgeable regarding a specific topic may make you more valuable or give you an advantage when seeking employment.

3. Which type of Law is this? MarriageDivorceCustody Child Support Adoption

4. Family Law Family law focuses on legal relations between individuals in the context of the family. Lawyers in this field typically work in smaller firms and specialize in a variety of areas ranging from child welfare, to adoption, to divorce, custody, legitimacy, and marriages. Good field to go into if you are a people person, are a good listener and have lots of patience!

5. Which type of Law is this? DUITheftBurglary ArsonMurderAssault

6. Criminal Law Criminal law focuses on behaviors that are sanctioned under criminal code and defined as illegal. Prosecutors and District Attorneys sanction illegal behavior, while criminal defense lawyers represent clients accused of criminal activity. Both prosecution and defense professionals deal with issues of individual liberty, basic rights, and responsibilities. Love Law & Order or Criminal Minds? This field might be for you! Learn more at: National Association of Criminal Defenses Lawyers www.nacdl.org

7. Which type of Law is this? Rental Agreements (Leases) Landlord/Tenant Issues Sale/Purchase of Property Easements

8. Real Estate Law Real Estate law involves land or construction ownership, development, litigation, tenant rights, or landlord disputes. Attorneys in this field may work on residential or commercial transactions, review contracts, or work in planning and other government offices. Assist buyers and sellers with the process of transferring land/real property. Good with numbers? This field might be for you! Learn more at: Association of Real Estate License Law Officials www.arello.org

10. Which type of Law is this? LLCPartnership Sole Proprietorship Inc.LLP

11. Business Law Business law deals with the creation of new businesses and the issues that arise as existing businesses interact with the public, other companies, and the government. Business law attorneys specialize in transactional work, meaning they do not represent clients in court. In fact, business lawyers are often hired for the purpose of avoiding future litigation. A legal professional whose sole client is a corporation is generally known as in-house counsel. Learn more at: Association of Corporate Counsel www.acc.com

12. Which type of Law is this? PatentsTrademark Copyright

13. Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property law focuses on protecting the rights of inventors, authors, and businesses to their tangible and intangible creations, inventions and symbols. Legal professionals in this field are often experts in a particular domain, such as science, the arts, or an industry. For example, trademark or copyright attorneys manage the legal aspects of contracts, visual identity, brand names, or slogans. Technological advances, notably in digital reproduction and transmission, make this a dynamic field of law. Want to help inventors get their ideas off the ground? This field might be for you! Learn more at: American Intellectual Property Law Association www.aipla.org

14. Which type of Law is this? Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Auto Accidents

15. Personal Injury Law Personal injury (Tort) law deals with intentional or unintentional wrongdoing that affects individuals physically or psychologically. Experts in the field may work on cases involving medical malpractice, accidental collisions, product liability, wrongful death, or workplace injury. Attorneys may represent the injured party or they may defend the party accused of causing the injury (such as a hospital, business or individual). Many cases are settled out of court in this field of legal practice. Learn more at: National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers www.napil.com

16. Which type of Law is this? Freedom of Speech Equality Discrimination

17. Civil Rights Law Civil rights law aims to balance competing interests between institutions of government and individuals or groups of individuals. Civil rights attorneys may work on cases involving discrimination and unfair practices that infringe on rights and liberties such as expression, employment, housing, education, or other entitlements. Ever attended or wanted to attend a protest? This field might be for you! Learn more at: Civil Rights Trial Lawyers Association www.thenationaltriallawyers.org

18. Which type of Law is this? MoviesTelevisionThe Arts MusicSports

19. Entertainment Law Entertainment law predominantly relates to Intellectual Property Law, but is more specifically centered on rights and royalties issues to media in the arts, music, television, cinema, or athletics. Sports lawyers ensure compliance with regulations for professional or amateur athletics and may represent an athlete for a contractual transaction. With the rapid development of information technology and social media, entertainment lawyers operate in an environment of constant change. Love movies, music, art and design? Secretly wish you were a professional athlete? This field might be for you! Learn more at: Learn more at: International Association of Entertainment Lawyers www.iael.org

20. Which type of Law is this? HospitalsDoctors Patients

21. Health Law Health law is an evolving field that focuses on legislation related to health care. Health law attorneys may represent patients, clinics, insurance companies, or individual health practitioners. Health law specialists also work at academic institutions and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Interested in medicine? Secretly want to be a doctor? This field might be for you! Learn more at: American Health Lawyers Association www.healthlawyers.org

22. Additional Misc. Types Maritime Law Aerospace Law Military Law Bankruptcy Law Employment Law Immigration Law International Law Environmental Law

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