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Unit of Analysis:
LEGAL SERVICES
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LEGAL SERVICES
231023 Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates, 231021 Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers 231022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Most judges have first been lawyers. In fact, Federal and State judges usually are required to be lawyers, which means that they have attended law school and passed an examination. About 40 States allow nonlawyers to hold limited-jurisdiction judgeships, but opportunities are better for those with law experience. Federal ...
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22.0000
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
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Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 22.0000- 22.0001.
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22.0000
Legal Studies, General
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Legal Studies, General. A general program that focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities.
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22.0000
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES. Instructional programs that prepare individuals for the legal profession, for related support professions and professional legal research, and focus on the study of legal issues in non- professional programs.
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22.0001
Pre-Law Studies
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Pre-Law Studies. A program that prepares individuals for the professional study of law at the post-baccalaureate level. (Moved from 22.0102)
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22.0101
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
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Law (LL.B., J.D.). 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.
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22.0201
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
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Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.). An integrated or undifferentiated program in one or more of the legal research or advanced practice fields.
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22.0202
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL.M., M.C.L.)
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL.M., M.C.L.). A program that prepares lawyers educated outside the United States to understand U. S. or Canadian law and jurisprudence.
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22.0203
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
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American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.). 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.
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22.0204
Canadian Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.).
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Canadian Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.). 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.
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22.0205
Banking, Corporate, Finance, & Securities Law (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.).
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Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.). 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
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22.0206
Comparative Law (LL.M., M.C.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
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Comparative Law (LL.M., M.C.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.). An advanced, professional study of legal systems and philosophies in comparative perspective.
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22.0207
Energy, Environment, & Natural Resources Law (LL.M., M.S., J.S.D./S.J.D.).
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Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LL.M., M.S., J.S.D./S.J.D.). An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations governing the energy industry, environmental protection, natural resources and land use, and related topics.
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22.0208
Health Law (LL.M., M.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
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Health Law (LL.M., M.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.). An advanced, professional study of the law, policies and regulations affecting the health care industry, health professions, health services and insurance industries, and patients.
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22.0209
International Law & Legal Studies (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
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International Law and Legal Studies (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.). 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.
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22.0210
International Business, Trade, & Tax Law (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.).
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International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.). 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.
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22.0211
Tax Law/Taxation (LL.M, J.S.D./S.J.D.).
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Tax Law/Taxation (LL.M, J.S.D./S.J.D.). An advanced, professional study of tax law and taxation procedures in U. S. or Canadian jurisdictions affecting individuals and corporations.
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22.0299
Legal Research & Advanced Professional Studies, Other
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. Any program in legal research and advanced professional studies not listed above.
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22.9999
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other. Any program in law, legal services, and legal studies not listed above.
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23-1011
Lawyers
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Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
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23-1021
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
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Conduct hearings to decide or recommend decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters and prepare decisions. Determine penalties or the existence and the amount of liability, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims, or compromise settlements.
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23-1022
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
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Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
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23-1023
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
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Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May issue marriage licenses and perform wedding ceremonies.
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23-2092
Law Clerks
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Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or assist lawyers and judges in court.
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25-1112
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
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Teach courses in law.
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