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Practice Environments

Learn about the practice environments and employment settings in which legal and law enforcement professionals work.
Legal Practice Environments
An overview of the primary work settings and practice environments in which legal professionals are employed.
Private Practice
An overview of employment in private practice.
15 Benefits of Working in a Large Law Firm
Learn about the advantages of working in a large law firm.
15 Challenges of Working in a Large Law Firm
Life in a large law firm may mean higher salaries and challenging work but it is not without its disadvantages. Learn about 15 challenges to working in a large law firm.
10 Benefits of Working In a Small Law Firm
Most attorneys in private practice are employed in small law firms and solo practices. Learn about the 10 top benefits of working in a small law firm.
10 Challenges of Working in a Small Law Firm or Solo Practice
Read about the top ten challenges to employment in a small law firm or solo practice.
Private Industry
Working in private industry is quite different than law firm life. Learn about working for a corporate legal department including hot corporate specialties, employment outlook, salaries, benefits and corporate legal practice.
Government
An overview of the functions of lawyers employed by the government including practice areas and government agencies.
More Lawyers Seek In-House Positions
An increasing number of lawyers are leaving law firms to work in-house for coporations. Read this commentary from the Fulton County Daily Report to find out why.
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