Accelerated Law Program: Career Outlook



A law degree can open up a lot of doors.



Many people develop their impression of what a lawyer is – purely from Hollywood films. They assume their legal career options consist solely of either defending criminals or prosecuting them in a high-adrenaline courtroom setting.

And if that’s your dream, our Accelerated Law program will help you get there. But, that’s just one potential path of many where your legal future could take you.

A growing population means more legal transactions. Civil disputes. Criminal cases. Plus, job growth among lawyers will result from increasing legal services in the areas of healthcare, intellectual property, bankruptcy, and corporate and security litigation. Plus, mediation and dispute resolution are increasingly being used as alternatives to litigation.

Simply put, our Accelerated Law Program can open up an enormous amount of opportunities for you. And the hard work you put in to your education can pay off on the other end. The median annual wage for a lawyer is $110,590 in a field that’s expected to grow by 13% over the next decade. In fact, recent program graduates have gone on to succeed in such positions as:

  • CIA Agent
  • Corrections Officer
  • Court Reporter
  • Criminologist
  • DEA Agent
  • FBI Agent
  • Forensic Evidence Technician
  • Immigration and Customs (ICE) Agent
  • Paralegal
  • Police Dispatcher
  • Police Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Private Investigator
  • Security Professional
  • Secret Service Agent
  • Sheriff
  • U.S. Marshall

If you have any other questions, contact an admissions advisor at admissions@lewisu.edu or call (815) 836-5250.



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