Which Area/Type of Law Most Intellectually Challenging? Forum

[scifiguy]

I've heard everything from small law being "cut and paste" work to biglaw consisting of either doc review work or stuff that a monkey or GED student could do and I'm wondering what area of law would offer the best chance at having intellectually challenging work?

I love my philosophy classes and writing position/argument papers in class and wonder whether there is one area/type of law that most utilizes heavy, argumentative writing and offers challenging intellectual stimulation and puzzle-solving?

Which areas, by contrast, tend to be more paper pushing and/or less intellectually challenging?

Thanks everyone in advance.

[fatduck]

solicitor general of the united states

[LRGhost]

Divorce/Marriage

[nealric]

Tax.

There are a surprising number of tax lawyers with philosophy backgrounds. Even as a junior associate, you get to play oracle. There is comparatively little mindless work.

[dingbat]

the high end