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…
Type: Basic Page
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…
Type: Basic Page
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.…
Type: Basic Page
International law is broadly divided into its public and private spheres. Public international law deals primarily with relationships among nation states and international entities – including, for example, issues of human rights. Private international law governs individual and business dealings across national boundaries, many of them commercial in character. In an era of globalization and “…
Type: Basic Page
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…
Type: Basic Page
Maritime Law addresses the body of laws, conventions and treaties that govern international private business and other matters involving ships, shipping or crimes occurring on the open water. Laws between nations governing such things as national vs. international waters are considered public international law and are known as the Law of the Seas. Maritime law is also called Admiralty Law. In…
Type: Basic Page
Public interest law is the practice of law to address broad areas of public concern, such as illegal discrimination, environmental protection, child welfare and domestic violence. Public interest lawyers and non-lawyers provide legal services to individuals, groups, and organizations that are historically unrepresented in society. Studies show that about 80% of the legal needs of the poor in the…
Type: Basic Page
Real estate law governs rights and interests in real estate and real property, both commercial and residential. Real estate lawyers provide protections for buyers, sellers, land owners, developers, contractors, and real estate agents. Some of the legal issues they address include sales, purchases, leasing and other transfers of real estate and real property; title to real property; settlement of…
Type: Basic Page
Detail-oriented by nature, regulatory compliance lawyers ensure that their clients are both aware of and taking steps to comply with relevant laws, polices, and regulations. Regulatory frameworks are constantly evolving across sectors and around the world. As transparency rises in importance and the costs of non-compliance with laws and regulations increase, businesses everywhere strive to adapt…
Type: Basic Page
A lawyer skilled in civil litigation and dispute resolution tries to resolve his or her client’s disputes, in areas as diverse as landlord and tenant issues, property disputes, unpaid bills, professional negligence, breach of contracts, intellectual property disputes and general business disputes. When a client initially comes to the lawyer for advice, the lawyer will typically evaluate the claim…
Type: Basic Page
