GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$156K/yr
Average Salary
7 years
Years of Education
+4%
Job Growth
761K+
Total Jobs
Advise and represent clients in court, before government agencies, and in private legal matters.
$73K
Starting
$156K
Average
$239K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Professional Degree in Pre-Law
Typically 7 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Law & Criminal Justice
Required Degree
Professional Degree
Time in School
7 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+4%
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Pay range
$73K–$239K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+4%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
761K
in 2024
Slower than average
Below-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 761K to 791K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. Median $151,160. 760,970 jobs. 90th percentile top-coded $239,200.