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9 Quick Questions to Help You Find a Good Fit

By Kathy Morris

Article | Your best career path is one that’s a strong match to your strengths. Ask yourself these 9 quick questions to guide you toward that match.

Finding Long-Term Career Satisfaction Through Career Fit

Presented by Dr. Larry Richard

Video | This program provides a powerful model for understanding your career identity and how to figure out the best job for you, either in the law or outside of it.

How to Fall (Back) In Love With The Law (Practice)!

Presented by Casey Berman and Adam J. Ouellette

Video | Miserable practicing law? Want an inspiring career? Get tools to help you establish a career path that aligns with your skills, strengths, and passions.

New Attorneys

We Can Help You Find Your Dream Job in the Legal Profession

If you need to make a move when the market isn't exactly booming, there are options to help you swing the pendulum back in your favor.

Career

Do’s and Don’ts for Resumes and Cover Letters

By Mark Weber

Article | Mark Weber, Assistant Dean for Career Services at Harvard Law School, offers some practical advice on resumes and cover letters.

Career

Open Doors at Law Firms

By Carol Kanarek

Resumes and cover letters are the keys to sparking the interest of potential employers. Discover how to best convey your skills and enter the door.

Professional Development

Non-Obvious But Important Job Search Tips for Lawyers

Presented by Dan Binstock and Liz Stone

Video | Hear from two seasoned legal recruiters who have spoken with thousands of attorneys about job transitions, insight and tips on important “dos” and “don’ts” that are often not discussed but can make the difference between a pass or an offer.

How to Build a Modern and Competitive Legal Resume

Presented by Judy Monaco

Video | Learn how to update your legal resume to sail through Applicant Tracking Systems, demand attention, target you for the right job, and help you win interviews.

Professional Development

Shifting Your Interview Mindset

Presented by Susanne Aronowitz, Kristen Uhl Hulse, and Stuart D. Smith

Video | Explore new ways to approach interviews, learn what makes a candidate stand out, and techniques to ensure that your interview is less of a performance and more of a conversation.

Professional Development

6 Job Exploration and Interviewing Traits You Should Have

By Casey Berman

Article | Casey Berman (Leave Law Behind) offers six tips on how to approach the job search process.

Interview Tips for Lateral Associates

By Vivia Chen

Article | Helpful strategies on how to answer the 7 most common interview questions.

Career

8 Tips for A+ Interviews

By Susan Fine, ([email protected]) is director of professional development at The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C.

Article | Of course, you’ve prepared for job interviews. But before you meet with any prospective employer, be sure you’ve covered these eight bases.

Professional Development

Interviewing: Becoming an Irresistible Candidate

Presented by Linda E. Laufer and Laura Torchio

Video | Your qualifications have caught an employer’s attention. Now you have to convince the employer that you are the candidate that best fits the organization’s needs.

Career

Interviewing Q&A

By Kathy Morris

Article | Get tips on interviewing sample answers regarding your background.

Career

5 Things Successful Job Seekers Do

By Susanne Aronowitz

Article | Don’t start your job search by reaching for the closest life-preserver, start your job search now by flourishing where you’re at, building your professional network, keeping tabs of your accomplishments, and knowing what you’re looking for.

Professional Development

Job Search Do’s and Don’ts

Presented by Dan Binstock, Stephanie Esenwa, and Kathy Morris

Video | Hone your job search and interviewing strategy from any stage in your career. You’ll get tips from start to finish on your cover letter, resume, and interview process.

Professional Development

Professional Relationships and a Visible Profile: Two Keys to Your Next Job

Presented by Susanne Aronowitz and Kathy Morris

Video | Discover the reasons to build relationships with legal professionals, convert brief conversations into long-term colleagues, and explore the power your connections can have in helping you achieve your goals. You’ll also gain tactics to raise your profile within your community and at your job.

Professional Development

Catapult Your Career

Presented by Grover E. Cleveland & Elizabeth (Betsy) Munnell

Video | Building a professional network is critical for career success. But the process can be confusing and frustrating. Grover Cleveland, the author of “Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks: The Essential Guide to Thriving as a New Lawyer” and Betsy Munnell, a 25-year Biglaw partner who helps lawyers build profitable, self-sustaining practices, provide concrete tips and strategies for networking success.

Professional Development

Networking Your Way to Success

Presented by Joel Stern, Monica Zent, and Avery Blank

Video | Learn why and how to build strong professional relationships in order to excel in your career.

Professional Development

Networking for the Lazy

By Matt Handal

Article | Do you find networking at an event or conference terribly uncomfortable? If so, that’s because, let’s face it, networking is too much work.

Professional Development

5 Painless Ways to Grow Your Network—Without Being Pushy, Needy, or Fake

By Robert White

Article | Robert White, Executive Director of the California Minority Counsel Program, offers five easy tips to help you grow your network.

Professional Development

Networking Tips from Someone Who Dreads Networking

By Adam Friedl

Article | Three tips to get you started on making networking a breeze.

Professional Development

Putting Social Media to Work for You

Presented by Nicole Black, Kevin O'Keefe, and Kathy Morris

Video | Learn how to use social media to enhance your professional presence, build your network, complement your work, and assist in your job hunt.

Professional Development

Enhancing Your Online Presence

Presented by Amanda Ellis, Marina Sarmiento, and Mark Weber

Video | Learn how to make the most of social media and blogs to enhance your personal brand and improve your career and client development.

Winning Social Media Networking Strategies to Land a Job or Gain New Clients

Presented by Betsy Munnell and Sofia S. Lingos

Video | Get tips on using Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to further your career with the right job connections and referral networks to gain clients.

Professional Development

Keeping Up with LinkedIn

Presented by Katie White

Video | What are the key components of a successful LinkedIn profile? How can attorneys utilize this dynamic social media tool to enhance their careers? What’s new and what’s changed about LinkedIn? Attorney Career Coach Katie White of KT White Law Careers, will address these topics and answer your questions.

Professional Development

Counseling and Coaching Advice for Lawyers: Who does what?

By Kathy Morris

Meet the ABA Career Center Board Members and how they can help you in your career search and development.

Using Third Parties to Assist You in Your Job Search

By Carol Kanarek

Article | Find out when using a legal search firm or headhunter, career coach, or career counselor is right for you and how to find them.