There are different branches and sub-branches of Law, mainly Criminal Law, Corporate Law and Civil Law. Individual practitioners usually choose an area of specialization.
Paralegals, on the other hand, are non-lawyers doing legal work. Their jobs include analyzing data to assist clients, doing legal research, gathering information from witnesses and other sources, and preparing legal documents and forms. Paralegal studies prepare individuals to develop a good foundation for specialized areas of law, aside from the necessary skills needed for paralegal work.
The job outlook is good for paralegal work, since more and more companies are hiring paralegals to perform applicable tasks that once were done by lawyers.
