What do lawyers do?
If the Law & Order side of being a lawyer doesn’t appeal to you, don't sweat it. Even though most lawyers concentrate in criminal or civil law, some lawyers rarely see the inside of a court room. Even lawyers who do practice courtroom litigation wind up spending most of their time doing research and interviewing clients and witnesses outside of the courtroom.
Lawyers can specialize in a variety of different areas including bankruptcy, international, environmental or corporate law. In addition to lawyers working in specialized fields, a sizable number of lawyers work for the government at every level.