Careers in Law and Legal Occupations
Careers in Law and Legal Professions
Students in the social sciences frequently pursue careers in the field of law, whether as lawyers or as related professions in the legal world.
Legal Professions and Legal Careers
Lawyers
Some students apply to law school after graduating from university, and then become practicing lawyers in one of a wide variety of legal subfields.
Legal Careers & Professions
There are several other professions in the legal world beyond ‘lawyer’, such as paralegal, justice of the peace, and more. See the sample job titles below.
Related Occupational Categories
Whereas exploring careers by ‘sectors’ helps us to sort by employer type, industry, or general field of work, Economic and Social Development Canada’s ‘occupational’ categories tend to focus more on the duties and functions that people play in specific roles. Here are just a few of the occupation categories that may be relevant to this sector:
Academic Program Connections
As you select your program of study and the courses you will take, you can chart a path towards success in this sector from any one of our social sciences departments and programs. Here are just a few examples of academic disciplines that have connections with this sector:
Political Science Learn More
While political science is by no means the only degree program that leads to law, it remains a common choice for law-aspiring students curious about the relationship between power, policy, and legal institutions.
Society, Culture & Religion Learn More
Students who graduate with a degree in society, culture & religion bring to the legal profession an insight into the how individual rights and freedoms connect with collective identity and the public good.
Work & Labour Studies Learn More
Students who pursue work & labour studies have a strong grasp of collective bargaining, contracts, workers’ rights, and the major legal issues that emerge for organizations, for communities, and in workplaces.
Social Psychology Learn More
Social psychology offers aspiring legal professionals an insight into human motivation, social pressures, conflict, crime, and any number of interpersonal challenges relevant to the legal field.
