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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

$117,8602025 median pay
Doctoral or professional degree + related experience0% growth (2025–2035)500 annual openings

Prior related experience: 5 years or more.

Training and route into the job

Doctoral or professional degree; Prior related experience: 5 years or more; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

$75,5302025 median pay
Bachelor's degree + related experience4.7% growth (2025–2035)300 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

Bachelor's degree; Prior related experience: less than 5 years; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

$153,9902025 median pay
Doctoral or professional degree + related experience2.8% growth (2025–2035)800 annual openings

Prior related experience: 5 years or more.

Training and route into the job

Doctoral or professional degree; Prior related experience: 5 years or more; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Judicial Law Clerks

$64,9202025 median pay
Doctoral or professional degree2.8% growth (2025–2035)1,500 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

Doctoral or professional degree

BLS does not list a separate on-the-job training requirement. Employers may still provide orientation and role-specific training.

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Lawyers

$159,6702025 median pay
Doctoral or professional degree4.7% growth (2025–2035)28,700 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

Doctoral or professional degree

BLS does not list a separate on-the-job training requirement. Employers may still provide orientation and role-specific training.

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

$62,8902025 median pay
Associate's degree-0.3% growth (2025–2035)40,800 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

Associate's degree

BLS does not list a separate on-the-job training requirement. Employers may still provide orientation and role-specific training.

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