Alternative Career Paths
If you are like many people who think about applying to law school, you may wish to use the following skills in your occupation:
Advocate, Counsel, Listen, Speak, Write, Negotiate, Interview, Analyze, Research, Solve Problems, Think Critically, Organize, Manage, Envision, Persuade, Appreciate Diversity and Cultural Interdependence.
There are numerous career options, other than practicing law, that utilize these skills. Here are just a few careers to consider:
| Mediation | Public Relations |
| Conflict Resolution | NGO work |
| Community Relations | Public Interest Work |
| Community Outreach | Protective Services |
| Foreign Service work | Social Services provider |
| Educational Administration | Volunteer Coordinator |
| Teaching | Career and Executive Coaching |
| Counseling | Diversity Training |
| Government and Non-Profit Work | Admissions and Academic Advising |
| Human Resources | Organizational Development |
| Business Development | Recruiting |
| Sales | Journalism |
| Customer Relations | Development/Fundraising |
| Training and Development | Campaign/Legislative Aide |
| Publishing |
If you would like information about alternatives to law school, please schedule an appointment with a counselor at the Bates Career Development Center by calling 786-6232.
