Vicki  Salemi  Vicki Salemi  10/21/2009 @ 6:00PM  In Pictures:
Top 10 Most Secure Jobs  Page 5 of 11  ©Jim Arbogast/Getty
Images   Why it’s secure: As certain sectors such as health
care, energy and the environment continue to grow, job stability
remains rock solid, as they will need legal services. According
to the OOH, growth is expected to be 11% through 2016.
Education: Three years of law school. Advanced law degrees may
be essential for people who want to teach, specialize or conduct
research.  Certification: In order to practice law in the
courts, a lawyer must be admitted to a state bar. Most states
also require prospective attorneys to pass an ethics exam.
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