The Legal Research major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Law, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Law, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lawyers SOC: 23-1011 Occupation: Lawyers | $151,160 | 747,750 | N/A | N/A |
Law Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1112 Occupation: Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,650 | 22,800 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,160 | 747,750 |
| 2023 | $145,760 | 731,340 |
| 2022 | $135,740 | 707,160 |
| 2021 | $127,990 | 681,010 |
| 2020 | $126,930 | 658,120 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,650 | 22,800 |
| 2023 | $127,360 | 14,570 |
| 2022 | $108,860 | 14,830 |
| 2021 | $123,470 | 14,110 |
| 2020 | $116,430 | 14,930 |