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One of the major career fields international law degree graduates consider is the foreign service, working as a diplomat. There are approximately 3,000 people working as diplomats for the U.S. and the odds of being hired are relatively slim. A small minority of those who apply and test for positions are appointed. It is a long process, but the test is free.

Once an applicant passes that exam, she must also pass an oral assessment, a background investigation and medical tests before passing a final review and being placed on a list of candidates.

The State Department has embassies in 180 countries and has a number of internship opportunities available for students and recent grads that may help a grad get a foot in the door to becoming a diplomat.

According to salary.com, a senior U.S. diplomat can make in excess of $100,000 a year.

Nonprofit groups number in the hundreds and focus on various particular regions or interests. While international law degree graduates working for these agencies may not receive the highest salaries, a person may experience a great deal of satisfaction in being a part of making a difference in the world.

While the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median salary for attorneys in was $110,590, lawyers with nonprofits typically make less than those in law firms or government positions. To work as a senior counsel for a nonprofit organization, a lawyer needs experience in related work, possibly via an internship.