Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Law Career Resources: Online and In Print

Contact the Office of Career Planning for more information and assistance.

General Legal Career Info:

Choosing an Area of Practice:


Job Search Strategies
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General Legal Career Information

The 101 Practice Series : Breaking Down the Basics , American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, American Bar Association, 2008, KF297 .A76 2008  

Careers in Law, 3d. ed., Gary A. Munneke, VGM Career Books, 2004 KF297 .M86 2004

From Law School to Law Practice: Taking Control Over Your Career [videorecording], Philadelphia, PA : American Law Institute, c2001, KF300 .O56 2001

Judge for Yourself: Clarity, Choice and Action in Your Legal Career, Miriam Bamberger Grogan, Heather Bradley ; introductory remarks by The Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg Chicago , Ill. : American Bar Association, 2006, KF298 .G76 2006

The Legal Career Guide : from Law Student to Lawyer, Gary A. Munneke, Ellen Wayne, American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section  KF297 .M8619 2008 [CD-ROM]

Navigating Detours on the Road to Success: A Lawyer's Guide to Career Management, Kathleen Brady, Portland , Or.: Inkwater Press, c2005, KF297 .B73 2005

Preparing for Reentry : What Lawyers Need to Know to Navigate the Road Ahead After a Career Break, M. Diane Vogt, ABA KF298 .V64 2009

Should You Really Be a Lawyer?: The Guide to Smart Career Choices Before, During & After Law School, Deborah Schneider, Gary Belsky, Seattle , Wash. : DecisionBooks, c2005, KF297 .S36 2005

So You Want to Be a Lawyer?, Marianne Calabrese, Susanne Calabrese, Hollywood , Fla. : Frederick Fell, 2005, KF297 .Z9 C353 2005

For more - Look in Room A066 on the Atrium Level at call number KF297

 

Websites

Websites with Job Listings

Ohio State Bar Association OSBA Placement Center - Search job listings or submit your resume.

ABA Careers in the Law: career profiles of 100+ attorneys in various practice areas and alternatives, as well as legal job search and career enhancement resources. Job listings via Legally Minded social network.

Above the Law Career Center - compensation, billable hours, partnership prospects etc. for top law firms. Free registration.

Alternative Lawyer Jobs.com - job listings and a career blog.

Findlaw Careers: Salary charts, career advice articles (job search tips, career options, etc.), job listings.

Law Crossing: Job listings, articles.

LawGurus.com's  Legal Career Center - Job listings, post resumes, articles.

LawJobs.com - Job listings, post resumes, career advice & news, lists and rankings of employers

LawLink - Social networking site for lawyers, with a job board.

Lawyer's Weekly newspaper's  Lawyers Weekly Jobs.com - Classifieds.

SoYouWanttobeaLawClerk.com -Tips on becoming a federal law clerk, job openings.

Vault.com: Articles on various legal careers, job board, information on law firms.

Westlaw - Careers: Law firm info, salary info, job postings, job search strategies, list of organizations for networking.

 

FOR MORE LINKS see the Office of Career Planning's Job Search Websites (MS Word File).

Other Websites:

Law Career Blogspot.com: "All About law schools, careers in law and alternative career options for lawyers." Written by a law professor.

Lexis Hub: Webinars and articles on career topics.

 

Salary and hiring trends:

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lawyers - Job outlook, salaries.

National Compensation Survey: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salaries by city and state.

Salary.com: Salaries by zip code and company size.

Wall Street Journal's CareerJournal.com: Salary data and hiring trends.

Also see print publication - The ... survey of law firm economics / conducted by Altman & Weil, Inc, KF301 .S85 (annually)

 

Success in a Law Career/Making Partner

The 101 Practice Series : Breaking Down the Basics, American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, KF297 .A76 2008

The Busy Lawyer's Guide to Success : Essential Tips to Power Your Practice, Reid F. Trautz & Dan Pinnington American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section, KF315 .T72 2009

The Law Firm Associate's Guide to Connecting with your Colleagues, Barbara Miller, Martin Camp, American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section, KF300 .M55 2009

Making Partner: A Guide for Law Firm Associates, John R. Sapp, Chicago, Ill. : American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section, 2006 3rd ed., KF300.Z9 G74 2006

The Path to Partnership: A Guide for Junior Associates, Steven C. Bennett, Westport , Conn. : Praeger, 2004, KF300 .B36 2004

Practical Lawyering : the Skills you did not Learn in Law School, Gerald G. Goldberg, Kaplan Pub. (on order)

What Law School Doesn't Teach You – But You Really Need to Know: Expert Tips & Strategies for Making Your Legal Career a Huge Success, Kimm Alayne Walton, Chicago , IL : Harcourt Legal & Professional Publications, 2000, KF297 .W344 2000

 

Balancing Legal Careers and Personal Life

Judge for Yourself: Clarity, Choice and Action in Your Legal Career, Miriam Bamberger Grogan, Heather Bradley, Chicago , Ill. : American Bar Association, 2006, KF298 .G76 2006

Lawyerlife: Finding a Life and a Higher Calling in the Practice of Law, Carl Horn III, Chicago , Ill. : American Bar Association, 2003, KF297 .Z9 H67 2003

The Lawyer's Guide to Balancing Life & Work, George W. Kaufman, Chicago : Law Practice Management Section, American Bar Association, 2006 , 2nd ed., RA785 .K38 2006

Running from the Law: Why Good Lawyers Are Getting Out of the Legal Profession, Deborah Arron, Seattle , Wash. : DecisionBooks, 2004, KF297 .A87 2004

Stress Management for Lawyers : How to Increase Personal & Professional Satisfaction in the Law, Amiram Elwork, North Wales, Pa.: Vorkell Group 2007, RA785 .E46 2007

Also see the library's WorkLife Balance Bibliography.

 

Choosing an Area of Practice

Career Avenues for Lawyers: What Path Are You On?, The Cleveland Bar Association and its Women in Law Section Cleveland , OH : Cleveland Bar Association, 2001, KF297 .C37 2001

Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry, Susan Echaore-McDavid, New York : Facts On File, 2002, KF297 .E245 2002

Careers in Law, Gary A. Munneke, Chicago : VGM Career Books, c2004, KF297 .M86 2004

The Official Guide to Legal Specialties: An Insider's Guide to Every Major Practice Area, Lisa L. Abrams, Chicago , Ill : Harcourt Legal & Professional Publications; Washington , DC : National Association for Law Placement, 2000, KF297 .A758 2000

What Can You Do with a Law Degree?: A Lawyer's Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside & Around the Law, Deborah Arron, Seattle , Wash. : DecisionBooks, 2004, KF297 .Z9 A722 2004

 

Law Career Specialties

Advanced Degrees: A Matter of Degrees: J.D. + PH.D. = DEMAND AND CAREER SUCCESS (Science PH.D.s), Cliff Collins, LexisNexis® 65 Or St. B Bull 9, Nov. 2004

Barristers Tips: Considering a Career Specialization in Intellectual Property Law, Cynthia A. Crosby, LexisNexis® 30 Los Angeles Lawyer 10 , April 2007

Careers in National Security Law, Lauren Bean, editor, American Bar Association, KF4850 .C37 2008

Careers in Tax Law : Perspectives on the Tax Profession and What it Holds for You , editors, John Gamino, Robb A. Longman, Matthew R. Sontag, American Bar Association, Taxation, KF299.T3 C37 2009

Entertainment Law Careers, William D. Henslee, Chicago , Ill. : American Bar Association, 1998, KF299 .E57 M46 1998

The Official Guide to Legal Specialties: An Insider's Guide to Every Major Practice Area, Lisa L. Abrams, Chicago , Ill : Harcourt Legal & Professional Publications; Washington , DC : National Association for Law Placement, 2000, KF297 .A758 2000

Going In-House: A Guide for Law Students and Recent Graduates, Donna Gerson, Washington , D.C. : National Association for Law Placement, 1999 Office of Career Planning

The Great Firm Escape: Harvard Law School 's Guide to Breaking Out of Private Practice and into Public Service, Stacy M. DeBroff, Cambridge , Mass. : Harvard Law School , Office of Public Interest Advising, 2000, KF299 .P8 G74 2000

How to be a Law Professor Guide : from getting that first job to retirement, Ronald W. Eades, Vandeplas Pub, 2008 (on order)

International Career Alternatives: An Orange County Lawyer in Morocco, Shelley M. Liberto, LexisNexis® 49 Orange County Lawyer 6 , January 2007

Vault Guide to Bankruptcy Law Careers, Seth A. Stuhl, New York , NY : Vault, 2003, KF299 .B35 S78 2003

Vault Guide to Corporate Law Careers, Zahie El Kouri, New York , NY : Vault, 2003, KF299 .I5 E416 2003

Also see:

Intellectual Property Law Career Resources

International Law Career Resources

 

Alternative Legal Careers

Alternative Lawyer Jobs.com - job listings and a career blog.

Alternative Careers: Ten Ways to Make a Good Living with a Law Degree That You Might Not Have Thought About, Steven A. Meyerowitz, LexisNexis® 27 Pennsylvania Lawyer 14 , Jan/Feb 2005

Careers in Compliance & Regulatory Affairs: Alternative Career Opportunities for Law Graduates, Washington , DC : NALP, 1999, Office of Career Planning

Careers in Financial Services: Alternative Career Opportunities for Law Graduates, Washington , DC : NALP, 1998, Office of Career Planning

Careers in Human Resources: Alternative Career Opportunities for Law Graduates, Washington , DC : NALP, 1998, Office of Career Planning

Careers in Legal Publishing: Alternative Career Opportunities for Law Graduates, Washington , DC : NALP, 1998, Office of Career Planning

Careers in the Media: Alternative Career Opportunities for Law Graduates, Washington , DC : NALP, 1999, Office of Career Planning

FBI Careers : The Ultimate Guide to Landing a Job as One of America's Finest, Thomas H. Ackerman, Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, 2006 , 2nd ed., HV8144.F43 A25 2006

Fifty Unique Legal Paths, Ursula Furi-Perry, American Bar Association KF297 .F87 2008

The Lawyer's Career Change Handbook: More than 300 Things You Can Do with a Law Degree, Hindi Greenberg, New York : Avon Books, 1998, KF297 .Z9 G74 1998

Nonlegal Careers for Lawyers, Gary A. Munneke, William D. Henslee, Ellen S. Wayne, Chicago , Ill. : American Bar Association, 2006, KF297 .M862 2006

What Can You Do with a Law Degree?: A Lawyer's Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside & Around the Law, Deborah Arron, Seattle , Wash. : DecisionBooks, 2004, KF297 .Z9 A722 2004

 

 

Starting Your Own Law Practice

Attorney and Law Firm Guide to the Business of Law : Planning and Operating for Survival and Growth Edward Poll, Chicago, Ill. : American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section, 2002 2nd ed. KF315.Z9 P64 2002    

Flying Solo : A Survival Guide for the Solo and Small Firm Lawyer,
K. William Gibson, editor,Chicago, Ill. : Law Practice Management Section, American Bar Association, 2005 4th ed., KF300.Z9 F53 2005

How to Start and Build a Law Practice, Jay G Foonberg, Chicago : American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section, Law Student Division, 2004, KF300.Z9F66 2004

How to Start a Successful Law Practice: The New Lawyer's Guide to Opening an Office as a Solo or Small Firm Attorney, William L. Pfeifer, Jr, Sheridan, WY : Pipers Willow, Inc., 2006, KF318.Z9 P47 2006

 

Job Search Strategies

Choosing Small, Choosing Smart: Job Search Strategies for Lawyers in the Small Firm Market, Donna Gerson, Washington , D.C. : NALP, 2001, KF297 .G48 2001

For All You're Worth: Getting that Academic Job in Today's Market, Beth Maclay Doriani, West Hartford , CT : The Graduate Group, 1999, LB2331.72 .D67 1999

Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams, 2nd ed. / by Kimm Alayne Walton Thomson/West, KF297 .W34 2008

Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities, Daniel J. Ryan, Indianapolis , IN : Jist Pub., 2000, HV1568.5 .R93 2000

The Right Moves: Job Search and Career Development Strategies for Lawyers, Valerie A. Fontaine, Washington , DC : NALP, 2006, KF297 .F668 2006

 

 

Networking

Barristers Tips: How and Why to Practice Networking, Gavin Hachiya Wasserman, LexisNexis® 28 Los Angeles Lawyer 12, July/August 2006

Building Career Connections: Networking Tools for Law Students and New Lawyers, Donna Gerson, Washington , DC : NALP, 2007, HD69 .S8 G38 2007

Spotlight on Careers: Networking for Fun and Profit, Arthur J. Bousel, LexisNexis® 20 CBA Record 44 January, 2006

 

Interviewing

Ask the Career Counselors: Answers for Lawyers on Their Lives and Life's Work, Kathy Morris, Jill Eckert, Chicago , Ill. : American Bar Association, 2003, KF297 .Z9 M665 2003

Getting the Job: Winning Interviewing Techniques, Liz Clearman, LexisNexis® 69 Tex. B. J. 1056, Dec. 2006

Interview for Success: A Practical Guide to Increasing Job Interviews, Offers, and Salaries, Caryl Rae Krannich, Ronald L. Krannich, Manassas Park, Va. : Impact Publications, 2003, 8th ed., HF5549.5.I6 K72 2003

Interviewing Tips for Law Students with Disabilities and Employers Who Recruit Them, Washington , DC : NALP, 1999, KF297 .B43 1999

The Legal Job Interview : Winning the Law-Related Job in Today's Market, Cliff Ennico, Kaplan Pub., c2008 (on order)

 

 

Writing Resumes and Cover Letters

Best Resumes and CVs for International Jobs: Your Passport to the Global Job Market, Ronald L. Krannich, Wendy S. Enelow, Manassas Park , VA : Impact Publications, 2002, HF5383 .K685 2002

The Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing, Public Library Association and the editors of VGM Career Books, Chicago : VGM Career Books, 2004, HF5383 .P735 2004 or electronic resource

The Guide to Basic Resume Writing, Public Library Association and the editors of VGM Career Books, Chicago : VGM Career Books, 2004, HF5383 .G727 2004 or electronic resource.

The Legal Career Guru's Guide to the Perfect Legal Resume, J. Murray Elwood, Devon , Pa. : Kilfenora Press, 2000, KF297 .L44 2000

Résumés for Law Careers, the Editors of McGraw-Hill, New York : McGraw-Hill, 2008 3rd ed. KF297.Z9 R47 2008 

Real-Resumes for Legal & Paralegal Jobs: Including Real Resumes Used to Change Careers and Gain Federal Employment,Anne McKinney, editor, Fayetteville , NC : PREP Pub., 2004, HF5383 .R395867 2004

The Resume.com Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes, Rose Curtis, Warren Simons, New York : McGraw-Hill, 2004, HF5383 .C87 2004

Resumes for Dummies, Joyce Lain Kennedy, New York , NY : Wiley Pub., 2003, HF5383 .K424 2003

Resumes for Law Careers, The Editors of VGM Career Books
Chicago : VGM Career Books, 2002, KF297 .Z9 R47 2002

Vault Guide to Law Resumes, Brook Moshan, New York , NY : Vault, 2002, KF297 .Z9 V39 2002

 

Researching Employers

Almanac of the Federal Judiciary, Washington, D.C. : Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2008, KF8700.A19 A4 2009.

The American Bench; Judges of the Nation, Minneapolis, Reginald Bishop Forster & Associates 2008, KF8700.A19.47

Judges and Lawyers Research Guide - How to find information about judges and lawyers.

Fee Fi Fo Firm - Law Firm Search Engine.

The Insider's Guide to Law Firms, Washington, D.C. : Mobius Press, 2007, KF190 .I45

Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, New York : Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Inc 2008, KF190.M37

Also see: Martindale.com

The Survey of Law Firm Economics conducted by Altman & Weil , Inc. , Ardmore, PA : Altman & Weil Publications, published annually, KF301 .S85

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, New York, N.Y. : Vault, 2008, KF193 .V5 2008

 

Prepared for the Office of Career Planning by Sue Altmeyer, Electronic Services Librarian, Amy Burchfield, Access & Faculty Services Librarian & Henric Haldeborg, Career Services, July, 2007

Updated 5/13/2009, SA

Links Checked 5/13/2009, SA


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