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New Graduate Career Tools

Join the ABA for 3L Week, April 17-23, 2023, as we celebrate your achievements and the start of your legal career.

3L Gifts and Prizes
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A Free Gift

All eligible graduating students get an ABA Bar Prep Care Package.

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Prize Drawings

Win gift cards up to $500.

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One Grand Prize

Get an exclusive ABA Annual Meeting travel experience, August 2-8 in Denver.

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New Lawyer Resources

After the Bar: Essentials

Access content that will help you advance your career and professional development from a publication designed to guide you through the early stages of being an attorney.

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New Lawyer Practice Area Resource Library

No matter your practice specialty or setting, the ABA has you covered. Find additional practice area pages in the ABA's New Lawyer Practice Area Resource Library.

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CLE Member Benefits

Explore the CLE Marketplace for all content produced by the ABA and enjoy unparalleled learning experiences, with CLE credit, on timely topics with leading speakers both online and in person.

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ABA Career Center

The ABA Career Center offers both career development resources and a job board for law students, lawyers, and other legal professionals across all disciplines and career stages.

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On-Demand Video
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Strategies You Can Use NOW For Big Results On Your Post-Law School Job Search

Many graduating law students are unsure about what they can do in their final semester to boost their job search results. Join us for an action-oriented webinar where you will learn four high-impact strategies you can implement now to position yourself for success in launching your legal career.

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8 Essential Tips for First-Time Bar Exam Takers

Planning to take the bar exam soon? Looking to get ahead and start preparing for the bar exam early? Make sure you are on the right track to pass the bar exam the first time with these easy to implement tips!

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How to Mentally & Physically Prepare for the Bar Exam

Preparing for the bar is very different than preparing for law school exams. It's not a sprint; it's a marathon that requires a different approach to preparation.

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Articles
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Essential Mental Health, Physical Health, and Wellness Resources for Bar Exam Prep

During this challenging time, we encourage you to take care of yourselves and continue to focus on all aspects of your well-being. Your physical and emotional health are critical to your success in life…and on the bar exam.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Job Search as a 3L

There are five basic things 3Ls should be considering and doing to get a job as soon after the bar exam as possible. Things like, deciding on the type of job they want and participating in career development and job-related programs.

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How to Stand out When Applying for Your First Job out of Law School

After completing law school, it is essential to understand the ways you can make your resume stand out among other job applicants.

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