Lola
What kind of job can I get with a law degree that involves traveling?
I'm thinking about getting a degree in law but I don't want to be stuck in one place for forever. I want a job that involves writing, discussing ideas and values that are important to my country and the rest of the world, leadership in some sort of way, and a schedule that changes with days that are not monotonous. I'd love something challenging but not to the level of a scientist. A job that involves hard work and intellectual activity but also makes a difference in the world would be amazing. Thanks!
2 answers
Daniela Silva
Daniela’s Answer
Hello Lolla,
According to the description of the type of career you want to follow: a job que Involves writing, discussing ideas and values que are important to my country and the rest of the world, involving travel and above all, making a difference in the world, is a career in international law.
International Law is broad and diverse, to take the principle that 'international law' Refers to Either public or private international law the areas of practice.
Traditionally, this deals with the law governing relations between nations, although since the rise of human rights acts Now also concerns how states treat Their own citizens. This area includes:
International Human Rights Law, International Environmental Law
International Trade Law
International Boundary Disputes, Law of the Sea
International Criminal Law
Law of Armed Conflicts
Employers include:
National Governments (eg the legal Government Service)
Intergovernmental Organisations (eg United Nations, European Union, Council of Europe)
International Criminal Tribunals and Courts
NGOs (eg Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, JUSTICE, Friends of the Earth)
Private law Firms with the public international law practice area. A good list can be found at Chambers' Top Ranked Firms
Armed Services
Academy
(http://www.careers.ox.ac.uk/options-and-occupations/sectors-and-occupations/international-law/)
Working with international law providing legal advice to NGOs in actions involving protection of rights Working with international law providing legal advice to NGOs in actions involving protection of human rights, is an excellent way to contribute to projects and the fact that actions can make a difference to individuals, groups both in your country of origin, as the around the world. An example of this is the United Nations. Think about it!
Simon Seidler
Simon’s Answer
There are many opportunities to travel as a business lawyer. If you work for a company with international offices, you may get to visit those offices for meetings occasionally. There are also often legal conferences around the world on various topics. Work travel is different than leisure travel though. There are times when I have been in a lovely city for a work and saw none of it.