Corporate law deals directly with business affairs and making sure that corporations operate within the letter of the law. Responsibilities for such attorneys might include writing bylaws for new businesses or drawing up articles of incorporation. Corporate lawyers also tend to deal with intellectual property, liability, and contract law. Securities law is also a possibility, although it tends to require specialized services.

If you want to be like your favorite lawyers on TV, chances are you have criminal law in mind. You can choose to be a criminal defense lawyer or a prosecutor or district attorney. Many of the most basic rights granted to people in the U.S. are found in criminal law. Some lawyers may choose to focus on a specific area within criminal law such as white collar crimes or sex offenses.