Career Choice Series: Copyright Law
Webinar | Friday, April 5, 2019 | 1-1:30pm ET | Explore the exciting arena of copyright law which cuts across various industries protecting original works such as poetry, music, software, or architecture.
ABA Career Center
The ABA Career Center offers career development resources and a job board for law students, lawyers, and legal professionals across all practice areas and career stages. Our dynamic board of legal career professionals contributes monthly articles, webinars, and podcasts to deliver guidance on your career path from start to finish.
Job Board
Search 1,000+ legal jobs. Create your own job alert. Upload a resume. Enhance your career.
Upcoming Webinars
Optimizing the Lawyer Brain to Improve Wellbeing and Enhance Performance
Webinar | Friday, April 12, 2019 | 1-2 PM ET | Explore how to optimize your lawyer brain to manage mental, physical, and emotional stress while learning how to improve your performance, energy, and well-being.
Career Choice Series: How to Litigate Civil Sexual Abuse Cases in the #MeToo Era
Webinar | Friday, April 26, 2019 | 1-1:30 PM ET | Learn the essentials of representing plaintiffs in civil sexual abuse cases who've come forward in the #MeToo movement, even if you've never done a case like this before.
Doing Right By Women In Legal Tech: Inside Scoop With Tammy Albarrán, Deputy General Counsel Of Uber
Webinar | May 10, 2019 | 1-2 PM ET | Learn how to create a more diverse and inclusive environment for women and people of color in law and technology. Tammy Albarrán will candidly share how she managed one of the highest profiled investigations on sexism and harassment in Silicon Valley.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Staying the course in your legal practice in the face of odds and obstacles
Webinar | Friday, June 14, 2019 | 1-2 PM ET | Learn strategies to thrive as a lawyer facing the pressures of billable hours, work-life balance, and client development while charting a career course that works for you.
Reverse Interviewing: Questions to Ask Yourself and the Employer for Success on the Job Search
Free Webinar | Friday, July 12, 2019 | 1-2 PM ET | An interview isn't just about answering questions — it's also about knowing what to ask. Hear from a recruiter and a career coach on what they think it takes to build rapport during an interview and how you can leverage the conversation to set yourself up for success.
Recent Videos
Career Choice Series: How to Apply for a Government Job
Get invaluable insight on how to successfully find and apply for government jobs.
Building Your Personal Brand Using LinkedIn and Other Social Media Platforms
Looking to build your personal brand but don’t know how? Learn the ins and outs from Goldie Chan, LinkedIn Top Voice and Forbes Contributor with 10+ years of experience working in-house for both major tech and entertainment.
Career Choice Series: Environmental Law
Explore the exciting and evolving area of environmental law from the perspectives of an in-house attorney and one in private practice.
Career Choice Series: Franchise Law
If you're looking for a practice area that cuts across several industries, consider exploring franchise law. Franchise attorneys are typically thought to deal with restaurants, but they can also work with fitness centers, hotels, and the auto industry to name a few.
Putting Social Media to Work for You: Leveraging LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook for Success
Explore how to leverage online platforms to help distinguish your talents, grow your network, and establish a reputation.
Cybersecurity Law
Do you know what cybersecurity lawyers do? Here's a hint: it's more than just data protection.
Career Choice Series: Trademark Law
Did you know you interact with trademarks everyday in the form of brand names, domain names, logos, symbols, colors, and sounds? Explore the vast and exciting area of trademark law and the different career paths you can take.
Jump Start Your Career in 2019: Turn Your Passion Into Action
Are you feeling stuck in your career? Discover how to turn your passion into action with immediate key strategies.
Make It Rain: How to Develop Business Without Feeling Icky
Learn tips on how to network and not feel salesy, making it a win-win for you and your potential clients.
I failed the bar exam. Now what?
Attorneys who have failed the bar share their experiences and and study habits to help you successfully pass the exam.
Key Strategies for Managing Student Loans and Other Debt
Drowning in debt? This program covers managing student loan debt options, the current status of federal loan forgiveness programs, and career options when you have debt.
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Latest Job Postings
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Legal Counsel and Vice President, Government Relations Washington, DC, United States
Legal Counsel and Vice President, Government Relations
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Litigation Associate Washington, DC, United States
Litigation Associate
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Environmental Associate Cincinnati, OH, United States
Environmental Associate
Meet the Career Center Board
Our dynamic and talented board members consist of law school career service office advisors, legal recruiters, and legal career coaches.
Contact Us
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Emily Roschek
Director
Phone: 1-312-988-5692 emily.roschek@americanbar.org
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Lexie Heinemann
Program Associate
Phone: 1-312-988-5583 lexie.heinemann@americanbar.org