An LL.M. in Environmental Law can prepare students for work in private law firms, as environment and sustainability advocates, as educators and policymakers, and for work in international bodies. See the best LL.M.s for Environmental Law here.

Fortunately, there are many career opportunities for a legal professional who has an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law. Indeed, there are entire law firms dedicated to IP law; jobs can also be found in the legal departments of non-legal firms that own or manage artistic works, technology, or other intellectual property.

The demand for people with LL.M.s in Business Law are on the rise: Global companies are navigating geopolitical and financial tumult, so the demand for lawyers who understand business law is on the up. But with ever more savvy clients demanding more service for their money, competition for work is also heating up. A formal qualification—be it an LL.M. or another type of degree—in business law can help you stand apart from the pack.

Regulators, airlines, airports and manufacturers are all grappling with a range of complex legal and regulatory challenges. That means the demand for qualified legal expertise in the aviation sector is booming. Only a handful of law schools offer an LL.M. in Space Law. But many more offer courses in related fields such as Aerospace Law and Satellite Communication Law.