The legal career guide : from law student to lawyer

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Where to find it

Law Library — 2nd Floor Collection (2nd floor)

Call Number
KF297 .M86 2008
Status
Available

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Summary

Presents a manual that assists law students or young lawyers in making important decisions by helping them identify specific goals and evaluate opportunities as they arise, reflect on changes in personal situations that affect their aspirations, and assess various trends within the profession that impacts their chosen practice.

Contents

After law school : what next? -- Assessing your prospects -- The law school experience -- Identifying your skills and values -- Evaluating the job market -- Establishing priorities -- What you need to know about the hiring process -- Getting started -- Finding help -- Investing in yourself -- Your résumé -- Researching the employer -- Building a network -- Job hunting nuts and bolts -- Selling yourself -- Making a decision -- Renewing your options -- Lawyers and the practice of law today -- Private practice -- Organizational practice -- Judicial clerkships -- Pro bono and public service -- Law-related and nonlegal professional services -- Substantive practice areas -- The future of law practice -- Where do I go from here?

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