Business and Law Career Resources
Many careers require professionals to possess knowledge of business and legal concepts in order to develop business solutions from legal and interdisciplinary perspectives, but do not have the requirement of attending law school. Majoring in business and law provides an opportunity to combine your interest in these areas to solve critical challenges and impact the future of business by knowing the best legal practices when making strategic decisions.
Why Major in Business and Law?
- Analyze and interpret risks or regulations for any organization
- Apply basic knowledge of legal business concepts to any industry
- Develop negotiation and conflict resolution skills through class simulations
- Evaluate real-life legal issues that impact organizations
- Experience law classes taught by College of Law faculty as an undergraduate
- Prevent problems that may hinder a business or cause legal disputes
- Understand the system of rules governing the formation and operation of businesses
Who Pursues a Degree in Business and Law?
Individuals who possess these traits may find their fit with business and law:
- Analytical, critical thinkers
- Creative problem-solvers
- Detail-oriented individuals who have the ability to work independently and in teams
- Effective communicators and good writers
- Natural learners
- Skilled researchers
- Strong leaders who thrive under pressure
Strategic Minor Options
- Accounting
- Agribusiness
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Management
- Political Science
- Supply Chain Management
Professional Certifications and Further Education
To be more competitive in the job market, some students will pursue advanced degrees or professional certifications:
- MBA
- Joint MBA-Juris Doctor Program
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
- Legal Certificates
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Technical Skills to Learn
- Advanced Excel
- Asana
- DocuSign
- HRIS (Human Resources Information System)
- Python
- SharePoint
- Tableau
- Trello
- Workday
Career Planning Action Steps
- Earn good grades. Some organizations and many graduate programs have a minimum GPA requirement.
- Choose a minor that connects to your industry of interest.
- Participate actively in student organizations to develop leadership skills.
- Learn organizational skills, including how to manage stress and work under pressure.
- Cultivate strong persuasive skills and learn to effectively communicate with a wide range of people.
- Collaborate with peers on case competitions to engage in business strategy development.
- Complete multiple informational interviews to learn about various career paths within business and the legal sector.
- Develop your network of personal and professional contacts.
- Pursue internships (use Handshake) to learn more about the field and gain relevant experience.
Get Involved
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) | Association of Students of the University of Nebraska (ASUN) | Pre-Law Club
What Can You Do With a Major in Business and Law?
Possible Career Paths for Business and Law Majors
- Banking and Finance: handle issues like mergers and acquisitions, securities regulations, and banking compliance
- Corporate governance: help companies maintain proper legal and ethical standards
- Government and public policy: aid in policy development and public affairs
- Media and entertainment: assist with contract negotiations and IP rights
Note: some of these paths may require advanced education.
Sample Internship Titles
- Advocacy intern
- Athletic administration intern
- Committee clerk
- Compliance intern
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) intern
- Data privacy intern
- Employment law intern
- Financial compliance intern
- Government affairs intern
- Human resources intern
- International trade intern
- Labor relations intern
- Legal compliance intern
- Legal intern
- Litigation research assistant
- Mergers and acquisitions intern
- Policy analyst intern
- Procurement intern
- Real estate development intern
- Risk advisory intern
- Risk management intern
- Senate intern
- Supply chain compliance intern
- Tax compliance intern
- Underwriting intern
Sample Titles for First-Destination Careers
- Appraiser
- Benefits specialist
- Business development consultant
- Compliance analyst
- Employment specialist
- Environmental impact analyst
- Financial analyst
- Human resources generalist
- Investigative analyst
- Labor relations specialist
- Licensing specialist
- Mortgage loan processor
- Policy analyst
- Probate officer
- Property manager
- Real estate analyst
- Regulatory affairs specialist
- Title examiner
- Underwriter
- Workers’ compensation claims assistant
Sample Titles for Advanced Career Opportunities
- ADA officer
- Corporate compliance manager
- Copywrite examiner
- Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) manager
- Financial regulatory compliance
- Health benefits administrator
- Integrity officer
- Intellectual property analyst
- Labor law compliance manager
- Lobbyist
- Negotiations and acquisitions manager
- Political strategist
- Portfolio compliance consultant
- Procurement manager
- Risk manager
- Senior contracts specialist
- Title IX coordinator
- Trade compliance specialist
Organizations Hiring Business and Law Majors
Berkshire Hathaway
Brown Immigration Law
Cargill
Civic Nebraska
Conagra Brands
Deloitte
Farm Credit Services of America
General Mills
Honeywell
JP Morgan Chase & Co
Lincoln Electric Systems (LES)
Lincoln Financial Group
Molex
Mutual of Omaha
Nebraska Appleseed
NUtech Ventures
Rembolt Ludtke LLP
Sandhills Global
Siemens
State of Nebraska
Telcor
UNICO Group
Union Bank and Trust
Union Pacific
University of Nebraska
Learn More
Learn About the Business and Law Major
Need assistance exploring your major or career options? Schedule an appointment with a career coach:
Business Career Center
HLH 141 | M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Drop-ins M-F 1-4 p.m.
businesscareers@unl.edu | 402-472-7272