Lawyers often try to settle the case before it goes to court. Most lawyers specialize in an area of law. Some lawyers specialize in trial work. They need to be able to think very quickly and speak well. Other lawyers specialize in criminal or civil law.
Criminal lawyers represent people who have been charged with a crime.
They sometimes go to court. Civil lawyers help clients with lawsuits, wills, contracts, and other business related matters. Lawyers are also called attorneys. Lawyers is in the Legal, Social, and Recreation Services Career Cluster.