Syracuse University Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Career Options For Graduates
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- Lawyers
- Job DescriptionRepresent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. Read more about lawyers in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Syracuse, NY
- Total Employment: 1,200
- Average Annual Salary: $108,060
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.95
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 759,200
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 857,700
- Percent Job Growth: 98.50%

- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- Job DescriptionConduct hearings to decide or recommend decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters and prepare decisions. Determine penalties or the existence and the amount of liability, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims, or compromise settlements. Read more about administrative law judges and hearing officers in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Syracuse, NY
- Total Employment: 30
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 14,400
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 15,500
- Percent Job Growth: 1.20%

- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
- Job DescriptionFacilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved. Read more about arbitrators and mediators in our career profile section.Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 9,900
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 11,300
- Percent Job Growth: 1.40%

- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- Job DescriptionArbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May issue marriage licenses and perform wedding ceremonies. Read more about judges and magistrates in our career profile section.Salary and Wages
Syracuse, NY
- Total Employment: 170
- Average Annual Salary: $123,570
- Average Hourly Rate: $59.41
Projections- Total Employment (2008): 26,900
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 26,200
- Percent Job Growth: -0.7%

Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 4 |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 3 |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 4 |
| Unknown | - |
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