Business Law

• What is Business Law?
• What can I do with a degree in Business Administration & Law?
• Who are the potential employers for one with a degree in Business Administration & Law?
• What are some of the strategies in preparing for a career in Business Law?
• What is required for a degree in Business Law?

• So, you want to be a lawyer?
• What can I do with a degree in law?
• What is law school?
• Which law school?
• Which areas of study are best for law school preparation?

What can I do with a degree in Business Administration & Law?

A degree in Business Administration and Law can get you a job in business including: advertising, banking, consulting, corporate management, healthcare organizations, human resource management, insurance, law, management services, manufacturing management, planning, product management, purchasing, real estate, retailing industry, risk management, sales. securities transactions, self-employment, and small business management.

Who are the potential employers for one with a degree in Business Administration & Law?

Potential employers for one with a degree in Business Administration & Law include:

     All service industries
     Airlines & transportation industries
     Armed forces, civilian and military
     Communication companies
     Financial institutions
     Health care organizations
     Hospitality organizations
     Hospitals & clinics
     Insurance companies
     Law firms
     Manufacturing firms
     Nonprofit and noncommercial organizations
     Real estate brokers or agencies
     Sales organizations
     Small and medium-size businesses
     Trade and labor organizations

What are some of the strategies in preparing for a career in Business Law?

Some of the strategies in preparing for a career in Business Law include:

    Obtain excellent communication skills
    Gain leadership experience in an extra curricular activity
    Acquire analytical skills to analyze and resolve problems quickly
    Gain an eye for detail
    Gain good mathematical skills
    Develop ability to think in theoretical terms and apply to practical situations
    Get sales experiences
    Develop career direction and area of interest
    Consider internships
    Take courses in computer technology, information systems, marketing, statistics
    Obtain skills in computers
    Consider minor in other applicable business programs
    Plan on five year program to double major
    Preparation or a graduate degree for advancement
    Plan on MBA for top positions
    Consider law school

LAW

Including Jobs in: Lawyer, Lawyer's Assistant, Legal Assistant

EMPLOYERS
     Corporations
     State and local government
     Private practice

STRATEGIES
     Take undergraduate courses which enhance preparation for law school
     Pursue an excellent academic record
     Develop research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
     Consult your campus pre-law advisor
     Secure an undergraduate internship in a Law or Legal Office
     Prepare for and take the LSAT
     Apply to a school approved by the American Bar Association