Those with the necessary skills to pursue a career in law may be better equipped to weather the effects of the credit crunch, it has been suggested.
People who have the skills in place to pursue a law-based career could be in a better position as the employment market weathers the ongoing effects of the credit crunch, according to a sector commentator.
Sarah Shemmings, a partner at law firm Silver Shemmings, explains that, "on the whole", the profession is likely to cope with the global economic slowdown better than some others.
"Going into the law is always a promising career path," she adds, stating it is an interesting and stimulating sector to work in.
"Environmental law touches on many areas of law especially as legislation is based on directives coming from Brussels.
"As this area is almost entirely statute lead, it is an interesting area to practice in for those with an interest in public law, human rights [et cetera]," Ms Shemmings explains.
She adds there are a number of main growth areas for legal jobs at the present time, including commercial, debt and professional negligence.
Meanwhile, Catherine Davey, a partner at law practice Stevens & Bolton, suggests that environmental law is a "promising" career due to the fact that it is stimulating and busy as a result of legislation in the area evolving.
In terms of the credit crunch, she identifies employment as a major growth area in the sector, suggesting that there may be less work around for corporate lawyers at the present time.
The sector commentator concludes: "I think it is a promising career path and it is also a very interesting area of law."
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