Leona May: Why did you decide to pursue a legal career after your master`s degree in accounting? Pamela Burneski: I thought my life was in the world of accounting until I went with my father to a Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) arbitration hearing in London this summer, between my first and second year of university. I had the opportunity to work with law professors, prepare documents for the hearing, and follow the arbitration from start to finish. During my summer experience, I developed an extreme interest in law, but I continued my studies in business. A: An accounting degree is really a good background for almost any type of legal practice. Any type of corporate or securities law and tax law is certainly a good choice. In addition, large accounting firms hire lawyers with an accounting background and often send them back to school while they work to earn an LLM in Taxes. However, I would add that you don`t necessarily need to use your accounting background if you don`t want to – all areas of practice should be open to you at this early stage of your career. So, watch them all while you`re a student – try different internships and summer jobs, and talk to graduates about how they love their job. I think an accounting education combined with a law degree is a great combination and will look great on your resume. Beyond English, another arts and humanities degree can be a great way to prepare for law school. This is largely because these majors require a lot of reading and writing.
If you have a specific interest in one of these areas, you can enjoy earning a major in an area you love without sacrificing your future in law. Many commercial transactions between individuals and companies require accounting and legal expertise. Hiring an accountant and a lawyer separately can be cumbersome and costly. An alternative to the requirement of dual specialists is the specialization of a law degree in accounting. This allows one person to manage both sides of the transaction. The client works with only one firm, and the accountant or lawyer receives fees for both types of work. Those interested in training in accounting and law should note that there are several ways to achieve this goal. One of the most convenient options is obtaining a bachelor`s degree in accounting as a prerequisite for entry to law school. It offers you a solid training and experience in the field of accounting.
It also offers you the opportunity to earn your law degree and specialize in legal issues related to managing a company`s finances. During law school, once you`ve completed your undergraduate courses, you can choose courses that build on your accounting skills, such as business or economics courses. Q: I currently have a B.A. in Anthropology and an M.A. in Sociology. I am thinking of going back to school in the fall of 2002 to study law. After all, I want to live outside the United States. Is there a particular aspect of law that gives me this opportunity and at the same time concerns my degrees? With a joint degree, your options are huge. An accountant with legal knowledge can handle complex tax issues more effectively. A lawyer with accounting expertise would be an asset for any firm that wants to offer all kinds of services to its clients. If you`re considering a career in accounting or law, combining the two degrees may be the best way to maximize your career opportunities.
Not only will you receive training and an understanding of the nuances of tax and accounting principles, but you will also expand your expertise into other areas of law where your CPA licence gives you a significant advantage. A: Overall, the whole field of law relates to the subjects of anthropology and sociology, since laws are an institutionalization of mores and social norms. However, I can think of few, if any) specific areas of law that relate directly to any of these issues, although the areas of human rights and constitutional law come to mind. Also, studying law abroad is not very portable or useful. There are a limited number of U.S.-trained lawyers working in foreign branches of U.S. companies.