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LAW & JUSTICE

Lawyer

Advise clients on corporate law and contractual obligations while ensuring compliance with legal standards and navigating complex legal frameworks.

60 000 – 250 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Juris Doctor (JD)
Education level
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Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
7+ years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
7+ years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
60 000 – 90 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
90 000 – 150 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
150 000 – 250 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry into the profession typically involves graduating from law school and passing the bar exam.

Some states allow foreign-trained lawyers to qualify after additional requirements.

Training — United States

Becoming a lawyer in the US generally requires completing a bachelor's degree followed by a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Passing the state bar exam is mandatory to practice law.

The job market — United States

The legal profession offers opportunities in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies.

Demand is generally stable with some specialization areas growing.

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How to become a Lawyer?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Georgetown UniversityWashington
Master's
Law
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Law
Georgetown UniversityWashington
Doctorate

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