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The general practice is useful for the attorney who does not limit his or her law practice to one particular area of law. Such a practice typically encompasses a broad range of legal areas that may include criminal law, accident and personal injury law, bankruptcy, business law, family law, estate planning, insurance law, litigation, and real estate. General practitioners are often found in…
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This track focuses on the laws governing relations between workers and their employers. Labor lawyers usually represent either union workers or management. They deal with issues such as unfair labor practice charges under the National Labor Relations Act, collective bargaining negotiations, union organizing, and arbitration of union and employee grievances. Attorneys in this practice area may…
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Students on this track may study contracts, choice and formation of business entities, manufacture and sales of consumer goods, taxation, business transactions and intellectual property. Commercial law focuses on the sale and distribution of goods, as well as financing of certain transactions. It often veers into other aspects of business, such as forming a company, mergers and acquisitions,…
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Criminal lawyers work in a variety of capacities, ranging from traditional criminal prosecution and defense work to policy advising, legislative drafting, correctional administration, and policing. Criminal law is a fast-paced area of practice, providing extensive courtroom experience and opportunities to help people and protect the integrity of the justice system. The work of a criminal lawyers…
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Family lawyers are trained to deal with many issues that impact families, including divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, adoption and domestic violence. Students interested in family law need a strong grasp of the legal principles and social policies governing family formation, dysfunction and dissolution. Family Law covers the creation, maintenance, and dissolution of conjugal…
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The practice of intellectual property law — covering the law of trademarks, copyrights, patents — has grown exponentially in recent years, spurred by technology and a global economy., Intellectual property, refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. Trademark law encompasses both registered and unregistered marks that identify goods as well as services or organizations., Copyright law, provides protection to those who create literary, musical and other such works of authorship. Patent law protects inventions, and is conventionally subdivided by technology. Practice in this area is often divided between prosecution and acquisition of rights, and involves litigation, alternative dispute resolution and licensing. It’s a popular field and jobs are currently at a premium.…
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Covering issues related to waterfront development, piers and marinas, boating, fisheries, dredging, underwater cultural heritage, and the protection of Narragansett Bay, our Marine Law program is second to none. This track also includes significant exposure to Environmental and Natural Resources Law, covering the network of treaties, statutes, regulations, common and customary laws addressing the…
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