New Resources in the Career Services Office
The Career Services Office offers a number of resources to assist you in learning about opportunities available to you with a law degree. Listed below are some new publications available in the Career Services Office.
During your years in law school, it is easy to lose track of how versatile a law degree is. THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO LEGAL SPECIALTIES: An Insiders Guide to Every MAJOR PRACTICE AREA by Lisa L. Abrams, J.D. is a fast-paced book that gives a look at what it’s like to practice law in 30 major specialty areas, from entertainment to immigration, from tax to telecommunications.
Choosing Small, Choosing Smart by Donna Gerson, Esq. is a wonderful resource for anyone thinking about working for a small firm. This book covers everything from contacting small firms to what you can do after you leave a small firm.
Perhaps you are thinking about starting a solo practice. If so, How To Start & Build a Law Practice by Jay G. Foonberg will get you started in the right direction. This book is a basic comprehensive guide to planning, starting, and growing a successful practice.
You can learn vital skills to make the most of law school, build and sustain a professional network, and succeed in your job search from Maximize Your Lawyer Potential: Professionalism and Business Etiquette for Law Students and Lawyers by Amee R. McKim. Filled with quotes from experts in the legal field, this book will guide you through professional expectations and help you maximize your legal career.
The publications listed are just a few of the many resources available in the Career Services Office. Stop in and take a look at these and many other books and guides! All books may be checked out for (2) weeks and the brochures are yours to keep.