Understanding Business and Personal Law

Chapter 12: Transfer of Contracts and Remedies for Breach

Career Information

Corporate Lawyer
Corporate lawyers usually have a strong business background. They deal with issues like mergers, liability, financial transactions, and employee lawsuits. Corporate lawyers work in all types of businesses, such as, banks, manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing. To better prepare for a career as a corporate lawyer, take courses in accounting, finance, logistics, and management information systems. Corporate lawyers rarely go to court; they usually handle the problems behind the scenes. They might attend board meetings and make presentations to stockholders.

Explore:Some corporate lawyers also have a MBA. Research the master of business administration degree. Do you think a MBA would be an advantage for someone interested in working as a corporate lawyer? Explain your answer.