Law Student Resources
The ABA Section of Litigation is the premier Section for law students interested in litigation and trial practice. You can turn to us for opportunities to network, get published, or for tips on the path to developing your law career. Join the Section of Litigation for FREE.
Law Student Webinars
The Section of Litigation co-sponsored a series of webinars for law students with the ABA Young Lawyers Division, Law Student Division, and Career Center. Check out the programs below:
- So You Want to be an In-House Counsel
- Ace Your On-Campus Interview
- How to Get It All Done: Tackling Time Management Challenges in Your Practice
- Beyond the On-Campus Interview: Job Search Tips and Looking Ahead
- Preparing for Your First Law School Exam
- Networking Tips for the Holiday Season
For more info on upcoming programs, visit https://abaforlawstudents.com/events/event-calendar/.
Tips for Law Students and Young Lawyers
The Fight-or-Flight Plight: Staying Calm during Bar Exam Prep
Joshua Jones and Matt McCusker
Learn how to suppress your fight-or-flight response in times of extreme stress – like the bar exam. Matt McCusker, an expert in witness preparation with a background in industrial-organizational psychology, offers essential test-taking and stress-management strategies for bar takers. (12:46 min.)
A Resume Investment
Ronald L. Marmer
Take a look at how you can develop your resume in four years’ time. Take advantage of publishing and subcommittee leadership opportunities through associations. (02:21 min.)
Market Yourself
Build Your Brand: Distinguish Yourself from the Crowd
With law firms doing limited recruiting, and even less hiring, it’s important to build your own personal brand and your “unique selling proposition.”
Becoming a Superstar Associate
Stardate 1L: Evolution of a Superstar Associate
Use your 1L year to begin to develop the habits of the outstanding associate.
Rising to Super Associate Stardom by Maximizing Mentoring Relationships
Demonstrate skills like the ability to generate business, leadership skills, and anticipation of issues before they arise.
Nine Tips for Becoming a Superstar Associate
Your path to superstar status.
Pro Bono/Giving Back
Tips for 1Ls to Give Back to the Legal Community
A critical component of the legal profession is giving back to one’s community through pro bono service.
Giving Back Through Pro Bono Advocacy Is a Win-Win for All Law Students
When you’re a 2L, the world opens up with choices about classes, clinics, externships, and exploring the type of lawyer you wish to become. This exciting year is also pivotal for developing lawyering skills while making a difference in the lives of others through pro bono advocacy.
Choosing Your Practice Area
Reputation and Relationships: Advice for First-year Law Students
Laying the foundation for a career path of success.
Follow Your Heart and Mind in Choosing Your Litigation Practice Area
Three ways to make the right choice.
Choosing Your Litigation Practice Area for 3Ls
Embark on your job hunt with some foundation for selecting your practice area.
Get Involved in The Section
Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP)
The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program is a full-time (32 hours per week), six-week minimum, summer internship program open to all first- or second-year diverse law students. JIOP provides opportunities to students who are members of racial and ethnic groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the profession and also provides opportunities to students with disabilities, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students who identify themselves as LGBT.
Young Advocates Committee
The Young Advocates Committee (YAC) serves as a resource for young litigators in their respective practices and within the Section of Litigation. Find opportunities to write, network, or lead.
Check out the complete list of Litigation Section Committees to find a match for your professional and practice interests.