Growth in business activities over the next ten years will translate into a greater demand for lawyers. Additionally, there has been a trend towards more prosecution regarding healthcare, intellectual property, international law, elder law, environmental law and sexual harassment, which boost the need for more lawyers. However, many large firms are turning to paralegals and accountants to perform some of the functions for which they used to hire lawyers. Lawyers are also turning to other fields with their degrees, holding top management positions in banks, insurance companies and government agencies.