Employment for lawyers is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2033, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which predicts that “demand for legal work is expected to continue as individuals, businesses, and all levels of government require legal services in many areas.” Demand for family lawyers should continue to increase as the number of people seeking divorces and annulments remains relatively steady; children unfortunately continue to be abused and neglected; an increasing number of people seek legal assistance with adoptions and reproductive issues; more people seek prenuptial agreements; and demand in other areas (e.g., elder law, criminal law) continues to grow. Family lawyers with considerable experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and specialized training in family law will have the best job prospects.
Employment for family lawyers at federal government agencies is expected to be weaker as a result of budget cuts—with growth of only 0.1 percent through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Opportunities for lawyers at the local level will be better—increasing by 4.2 percent during this same time span.
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