Hello Joe.
I am studying international law (and about to finish). This might be, in my opinion, at least, the best, because you will be quite mobile ( because, of course, the intl. law is applicable everywhere.) Anything inside that field is good.
Avoid criminal law - one of my parents works in a legal field and this is her advice basically. You mentioned its drawbacks - you might be in trouble if you lose, or the opposing side will silence you if you become quite a successful one. Practice anything else but criminal law
I am studying international law (and about to finish). This might be, in my opinion, at least, the best, because you will be quite mobile ( because, of course, the intl. law is applicable everywhere.) Anything inside that field is good.
Avoid criminal law - one of my parents works in a legal field and this is her advice basically. You mentioned its drawbacks - you might be in trouble if you lose, or the opposing side will silence you if you become quite a successful one. Practice anything else but criminal law