Learn how to compare legal job offers with AccessLex
Morgan Cutright, J.D., from non-profit AccessLex Institute talks about what goes into comparing legal job offers across various fields. You can
Category: Legal Career Paths
Setting your path: Navigating career choices in law school and beyond
Thankfully, career opportunities for law students and new lawyers seem to be increasing as COVID concerns abate. But, how can you best prepare yourself for actually getting the job you want? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard University School of Law’s
Polish your LinkedIn profile (with a little help from Virtual Office Hours)
Get tips to ensure your LinkedIn profile is ready for employers and to grow your professional network. This edition of Virtual Office Hours focuses on refreshing your LinkedIn profile. The host is Tomea Mersmann,
5 questions to ask before becoming a construction lawyer
While construction law is generally a lesser-known practice of law amongst law students, it is by no means small. In fact, construction is a multi-billion dollar industry, making up the largest segment of the production sector the US’s GDP, and the
COVID-19 and the path to the profession: Is a legal career still the right choice?
Both law schools and the legal profession are facing a number of changes as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. This, coupled with the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, persons with disabilities, and low-income communities, has left some diverse law students and those contemplating law
Your legal adventure is out there! Considerations for choosing a career path in the law
Law students often ask, “how do I know what kind of lawyer I want to be?” Or they see classmates who seem to have career paths charted and planned, and assume that everyone else has “figured it all out.” But the truth is that many law students, even
Still don’t know what you want to be when you grow up, 1Ls? It’s okay!
“The lawyers I’ve talked to said I have to choose a path and stick to it!” “Everyone else seems to know exactly what they want to do, but I don’t have a clue.” “My professor told me I need to
Webinar Replay: So You Want to be an In House Counsel
Whether you’re a law student, young lawyer, or transitioning attorney, find out what it’s like to work as an In-House Counsel.
How to pick your area of legal practice
There comes a time when you must decide on an area of legal practice you want to pursue. Whether you had an inkling of what you wanted to practice when you went into law school or are now deciding while taking your law courses, here are a few
The realities of the 2019 legal job search
How do today’s law students (yes,we’re talking about students like you) stack up when it comes to making smart job-search moves?
Is there anything this law student doesn't do?
From startup ventures to life, Lee Chang, a 2L at the Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School is following a path rarely taken through law school.
What kind of lawyer will you be? Take the Legal Career Quiz
Some attorneys knew what kind of law they want to practice long before law school. Others may be well into their career and still trying to figure it all out. For the latter, we've got a new tool for you. ABA Legal Career Central has teamed up with
In-House Law: Do They Even Hire Students?
The stereotypical career trajectory for an in-house lawyer begins at a midsize to large law firm. As corporate legal departments have not traditionally been equipped to tackle the intensive training and development that new attorneys require, many are happy to leave associate training to the firms. The corporations underwrite the
Election Law: Careers at the Intersection of Law and Politics
Election law is not just practiced by government employees. The public interest world also provides opportunities for lawyers who are interested in the electoral process.
Starting a Career in Public Interest Law: Passion, Commitment and a Desire to Serve
“So, why’d you go to law school?” Oftentimes, the answer to this question is “to make a difference” or “to promote justice.” Every year, scores of people are led to law school by a desire to make a difference in the world and to give back to their communities. However,
Working for Uncle Sam - Government Jobs for Law Grads
Government jobs can be rewarding for law grads. Find out more about these opportunities, and learn what it's like to work for the government.
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