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Occupational Supply Demand
Unit of Analysis
2211A Legal Services
Program(s) of Study and Training

An integrated or undifferentiated program in one or more of the legal research or advanced practice fields.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations for lawyers and non-legal professionals in food and agriculture.

An advanced, professional program of the U.S. legal system, Constitution law, and jurisprudence. Includes instruction in legal history, legal sociology, philosophy of law, Constitutional law, legal procedure, and related topics.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting the sports, fashion, entertainment, arts, and media industries.

An advanced, professional study of the law and process related to the regulation of businesses and the financial services industry. Includes instruction in corporate law, antitrust law, securities law and regulation, negotiation, incorporation, partnerships, trusts, and related topics

An advanced, professional study of the Canadian legal system, Constitution law, and jurisprudence. Includes instruction in legal history, legal sociology, philosophy of law, Constitutional law, Commonwealth law, legal procedure, and related topics.

An advanced, professional study of legal systems and philosophies in comparative perspective.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations for lawyers and non-legal professionals in compliance, ethics, internal monitoring, regulatory affairs, and related areas.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting criminal law and trial procedures.

A program that provides individuals with skills in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, that can be applied to resolve disputes in a variety of settings, including business, legal, domestic, and labor relations.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations governing the energy industry, environmental protection, natural resources and land use, and related topics.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting entrepreneurship and innovation.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting domestic relations across the lifespan.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies and regulations affecting the health care industry, health professions, health services and insurance industries, and patients.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting human resources.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting insurance.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations related to copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and related issues. Includes instruction in patent law, copyright law, trademark law, intellectual property licensing and litigation, and applications such as art and entertainment law, communications law, information technology law, sports law, and chemical and biotech patent law.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations governing transnational business and commercial practices, including the specialized tax law related to international financial transactions.

An advanced, professional study of the law affecting relations between nations, the behavior of international organizations, and the international activities of private citizens and organizations.

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of law, for taking state and national bar examinations, and for advanced research in jurisprudence. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law.

Any program in law, legal services, and legal studies not listed above.

Any program in legal research and advanced professional studies not listed above.

A program of study that focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities.

Any program in non-professional legal studies not listed above.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting patents.

A program that prepares individuals for the professional study of law at the post-baccalaureate level.

A program that prepares lawyers educated outside the United States to understand U. S. or Canadian law and jurisprudence.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting real estate and land development.

Any instructional program in religious institution administration and law not listed above.

An advanced, professional study of tax law and taxation procedures in U.S. or Canadian jurisdictions affecting individuals and corporations.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting land, sea, air, and space transportation.

An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting federal Indian law, tribal law and policy, and Indigenous peoples' human rights.

Occupation(s)

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements. Excludes “Arbitr

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents. Excludes “Lawyers” (23-1011) and “Paralegals and Legal Assistants” (23-2011).

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.