Attorneys
Attorneys are usually generalized into the field of law, but in reality an attorney can be uniquely disciplined just like a medical doctor. They are able to create their own career so to speak. Although an attorney is traditionally hired to represent their client and not themselves, they still are able to express their individuality in the specific field of law they decide to practice.
Since there are a vast amount of fields and facets to law, an attorney is able to specify and hone in their skills where they are able to be the most efficient. There are many different fields of law that an attorney may choose to practice one of which is criminal law. This is usually one of the most well known fields and most exploited in the media, with all the television shows and series devoted to criminal law and the drama that ensues. In reality attorneys may end up practicing in a field completely different from the original field that specific attorney started out with. The simple fact is that laws are always changing and the punishment for specific crimes is constantly being altered based on the votes of the people and the legislation that is passed.
Attorneys are required 
to pass state examinations before they even practice so that the current legislation is instilled. In addition to criminal law, an attorney can practice among several different fields including but not limited to, international law, environmental, labor, education, appellate, tax and health care law. Attorneys may choose any one of these many fields to practice, but they also can decide where they want to practice.
To be an attorney is highly demanding career but also a very interchangeable one. As an attorney you are able to choose your specialization and then whether or not you want to become part of an existing firm of attorneys or start up your own private practice. Another option for attorneys is to become an in-house attorney which simply becoming the attorney for a company in which they would be on staff. The company would then utilize the skills of that attorney to represent them in defense or any lawsuits initiated or brought against that company over the course of time. Also attorneys can become teachers of law and dedicate their time to educating the young minds of America. If you are currently an attorney you can also apply to work for the government aiding in public defense.
Attorneys can be also hired by the government to be district attorneys or federal prosecutors. These positions are not readily available however and they make up a small percentage of the positions that most attorneys usually end up receiving. Attorneys can also work for non-profit organizations for those who are not able to help themselves due to financial hardship or other reasons. These individuals rely on attorneys who work pro-bono or for free. Some attorneys will actually do pro-bono work on the side of their regular full time job and this is an admirable trait.