Section 7: Final Practice Areas
This section covers specialized and niche practice areas that are essential for attorneys working in unique legal sectors. These areas often require specific expertise and specialized knowledge.
How to Use This Section:
- Find your specific practice area using the index below
- Review the "Select if You Are" criteria to confirm this area matches your experience
- Check "Avoid if You Are" to ensure you're not misclassifying your experience
- Copy the relevant keywords and incorporate them naturally into your resume
Practice Areas Covered in This Section
Native American Law
Select if You Are:
- • Working with tribal governments on sovereignty issues
- • Handling Indian gaming regulations and compliance
- • Advising on federal Indian law matters
- • Working on reservation land rights or water rights
- • Handling Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) matters
Avoid if You Are:
- • Working in general public law without tribal law elements
- • Handling gaming law unrelated to Native American gaming
- • Working in environmental law without tribal sovereignty aspects
Include These Keywords in Your Resume:
tribal law
BIA
Indian gaming
tribal sovereignty
reservation law
federal Indian law
tribal jurisdiction
IGRA
tribal consultation
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Select if You Are:
- • Counseling nonprofit organizations on tax exemption
- • Handling nonprofit formation and governance
- • Working on charitable trust matters
- • Advising on fundraising compliance
- • Handling IRS Form 990 and reporting requirements
Avoid if You Are:
- • Working exclusively with for-profit entities
- • Handling general corporate work without nonprofit focus
- • Working in tax law without nonprofit specialization
Include These Keywords in Your Resume:
501(c)(3)
nonprofit formation
IRS Form 990
charitable trust
public charity
private foundation
fundraising compliance
tax exemption
charitable giving
Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc.
Select if You Are:
- • Handling municipal bond transactions
- • Advising on land use and zoning matters
- • Working on municipal employment issues
- • Drafting municipal contracts and ordinances
- • Handling public-private partnerships
Avoid if You Are:
- • Working only in private sector law
- • Handling federal or state government work exclusively
- • Working in general real estate without municipal focus
Include These Keywords in Your Resume:
municipal bonds
land use
zoning
municipal employment
public contracts
ordinance drafting
public-private partnership
municipal finance
local government
Probate
Select if You Are:
- • Navigating probate court processes for estate administration
- • Handling probate filings and asset distribution
- • Working with letters testamentary
- • Managing contested or uncontested probate proceedings
- • Handling intestate succession matters
Avoid if You Are:
- • Only doing estate planning without probate court involvement
- • Working in trust administration without probate aspects
- • Focusing entirely on tax planning unrelated to probate
Include These Keywords in Your Resume:
probate administration
letters testamentary
personal representative
estate executor
intestate succession
court-supervised estate
probate court
estate distribution
will validation
Elder Law
Select if You Are:
- • Handling Medicaid planning and long-term care issues
- • Working on guardianship and conservatorship matters
- • Advising on Medicare and Social Security issues
- • Handling elder abuse and neglect cases
- • Working on age discrimination matters
Avoid if You Are:
- • Working only in general estate planning
- • Handling disability law without elder-specific focus
- • Working in healthcare law without elder care specialization
Include These Keywords in Your Resume:
elder law
Medicaid planning
long-term care
guardianship
conservatorship
Medicare
Social Security
elder abuse
age discrimination
Gaming Law
Select if You Are:
- • Working in video gaming and interactive entertainment law
- • Handling gambling and casino regulation
- • Advising on sports betting and fantasy sports
- • Working on game developer licensing
- • Handling online gaming compliance
Avoid if You Are:
- • Working in general entertainment law without gaming focus
- • Handling IP law unrelated to gaming industry
- • Working in technology law without gaming regulatory experience
Include These Keywords in Your Resume:
gaming law
casino compliance
online gambling regulation
sports betting law
game developer licensing
fantasy sports regulation
interactive entertainment
gaming commission
loot box legality
Section 7 Complete
You have now covered all specialized and niche practice areas in this final section. These areas often require unique expertise and specialized knowledge, making proper keyword optimization crucial for standing out in these competitive fields.
Next Steps:
- Review your selected practice area keywords and integrate them naturally into your resume
- Ensure your experience descriptions align with the "Select if You Are" criteria
- Return to the Master Introduction for additional guidance on resume optimization
- Consider consulting with legal recruiting professionals for personalized advice
