There is a multitude of career opportunities for South Texas College of Law Houston students to pursue in the energy industry, which include working for law firms doing energy work, oil and gas companies, and oil field service providers. Attorneys practicing in this field must develop a firm understanding of the oil and gas industry. Depending on the type of oil and gas law attorneys choose to practice, they also need to acquire, to varying degrees, a background in corporate, finance, and business law; transactional drafting and negotiation skills; dispute resolution skills both in and out of court; and an understanding of the regulatory environment.