This sector can be divided into the consulting and legal sectors.

This sector represents a pure service sector to the greatest possible extent. Although working hours and working conditions are subject to clear regulations, they are also often influenced by customer availability, special peak times and similar factors. In addition to large companies specialising in the corresponding services, there are also many small and medium-sized companies, as well as individual companies with special specialisations.

The term law refers to the entirety of the rules of conduct in a society that are guaranteed. These are referred to as norms of conduct, either created by customary law or by law as generally applicable rules and rights.

Training with a notary, lawyer, in the judiciary or administration includes the professions of notary secretary*r, legal secretary*r, judicial secretary*r and administrative secretary*r, among others. A course of study is possible in the study programmes Law with the aim of becoming a fully qualified lawyer* or a Bachelor's degree with a legal focus.