Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law

Median Annual Income

$206,680

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Median Annual Income

$75,050

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

Median Annual Income

$75,670

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Median Annual Income

$89,980

Projected Job Growth

0 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

Median Annual Income

$78,310

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

Median Annual Income

$57,490

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Median Annual Income

$111,090

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Median Annual Income

$71,540

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Median Annual Income

$148,910

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

Median Annual Income

$127,360

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Education

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.