Bloomberg Law's Career Resources page contains resources that aim to help students find an employer, prepare for an interview, and land an offer. This page is especially helpful for researching law firms, attorneys, and judicial clerkships.
Thomson Reuters' Career Resources include live trainings, certifications, and webinars to help prepare students to practice. Additionally, Thomson Reuters' Litigation Analytics can be used to research firms, individual attorneys, and practice areas.
LexisNexis's Career Services Office Resources (on right-hand side of the page) contains networking resources, resume and interview resources, and a webcast on preparing for OCIs.
This book is designed to give you the edge in pursuing a U.S. government attorney or law-related position, but also to provide a solid understanding of the U.S. government's legal employment opportunities and hiring processes.
This book is designed as a hands-on manual to assist law students or young lawyers identify specific goals and evaluate opportunities as they arise, reflect on changes in personal situations that affect their aspirations, and assess new trends within the profession.
This easy-to-read guide breaks down the barriers of job searching logistics: where to search for jobs, how to land a job, how to get a better paying job or a more meaningful job, and how to negotiate salaries.
From finding opportunities, to your online and offline search, to your cover letter, your resume, interview questions, networking, and offer negotiation, this book covers underlying principles that will accelerate your job search. Put your worries aside and pick up this book.
"We interview law school graduates with thought-provoking questions for an insider look into the realities of a career in law, recipes for success, and the biggest challenges lawyers face today."
Contains rankings of best law firms to work for, practice area Q&A's, summer associate resources, and short articles on legal workplace etiquette, culture, and other topics for new attorneys.
This book demystifies networking by including illustrations from the author's own experiences and from the stories of her clients that provide examples of the real world do's and don'ts of how to conduct a productive job search.
This hands-on workbook is filled with practical advice, academic theory, and tips from leading members of the bar. It covers networking from the basics of an "elevator pitch" and the role networking plays in job searches.
This book incorporates tips, insight and advice from three dozen effective networkers. It outlines how taking the time to plan, prepare, and follow specific action steps will make you comfortable with your networking efforts and increase your effectiveness.
This book is designed to help you harness your potential for networking, marketing, and business development. Each chapter highlights genuine strategies for connecting with others and establishing meaningful professional relationships.
This book cuts through the clutter and outlines how everyone can build relationships in a way that is not only comfortable but enjoyable. No ploys or stunts, no templates or arbitrary rules. And if you don't want to go to networking receptions, you really don't have to. You can still--and will--be an exceptional networker.
This book arms you with a fresh perspective from students who landed great legal jobs. These personal, enlightening stories and the insight they reveal form the foundation of a straightforward six-step process to create multiple job opportunities.
This book equips law students with a straightforward, mission-driven professional development strategy to craft impactful materials, build their skills, and hone their professional branding.
Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Law Careers, a resource packed with expert advice on creating concise, stylish resumes that will instantly get you noticed. This go-to-guide also contains nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters.
Through real-life examples, interviews, and tips from hundreds of prominent legal professionals, judges, recruiters, and firm partners, this book reveals successful interview strategies, insider perspectives, bold moves, and unique challenges facing candidates.
From preparing effectively for class, to succeeding in mock trial and moot court, to making persuasive presentations, to shining at job interviews, Finding Your Voice in Law School provides step-by-step guidance on how to be a better speaker (and, in turn, a better student) in a whole range of contexts.