Are there many careers a JD would be good for beside litigation?

Question

I don't want to be a litigator. In fact, I'd rather never stand before a judge; I am not that advarsarial.

Any ideas? I'd like to work in civil rights, labor, immigration, or adoption in either the public or private sector, just not in litigation.

Answer 1

Many attorneys specialize in areas where "litigation" is not imperative. Real Estate attorneys are a good example. I'd suggest you search the internet for other options as the law is so diversified.

Best wishes!

Answer 2

There are many attorneys who make a good living handling pre trial cases outside the courtroom. You could be a Judge or a politician or a corporate attorney. You could go to work for a non-profit or a citizen's advocacy group and lobby for the issues you care about.

Answer 3

Call Robert Ludlum's publisher. You can start counseling fiction writers!