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I can’t believe it is December 1st already. If you’re a law student congratulations on making it to finals. Today on the Blog I wanted to share some additional resources for law school employment. If you haven’t read already I have already discussed your summer employment checklist, how to prepare for virtual interviews and this is just a supplement of everything that you will need.
Research for Law Firms
- Vault Guide for Top Law Firms: https://www.vault.com/best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law-firms-rankings
- NALP Directory of Legal Employers: https://www.nalpdirectory.com/
- LCLD Law Firm Membership: https://www.lcldnet.org/about/law-firm-membership/
- Wikipedia List of Largest Law Firms by Revenue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_law_firms_by_revenue
- Wikipedia List of Largest Law Firms by Profits per Partner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_United_States-based_law_firms_by_profits_per_partner
Law Firm Jobs and Opportunites
- 1L/2L Jobs and Opportunities
- LCLD: https://www.lcldnet.org/programs/1l-scholars/candidates/
- Twin Cities Diversity in Practice: https://diversityinpractice.org/tcdip-1l-clerkship/
- DAPP Direct Job Placement Fair: https://dapprogram.org/dapp-direct/
- includes 2L information: NALP Diversity Fellowship and Scholarship: https://www.nalp.org/memberdiversityinitiatives
- Practice Pro 1L Diversity Scholars Program: https://www.practicepro.cc/1l-diversity-scholars-program/
- MCCA: https://www.mcca.com/pipeline/scholarship-program/related-scholarship-links/
- GREAT LIST OF DIVERSE OPPORTUNITY. Make sure to confirm the dates: https://law.ucdavis.edu/career-services/job-resources/diversity-scholarships.html
- Additional Diversity and Inclusion Opportunities: https://www.lcldnet.org/members/diversity-inclusion-opportunities/
Diversity Fairs
- Diversity Fairs:
- CCBA Minority Job Fair: https://ccbaminorityjobfair.org/
- Bay Area Diversity Career Fair: http://www.sfbar.org/jdc/diversity/diversity-programs/career-fair.aspx
- Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair: https://lgbtbar.org/annual/career-fair/
- Veterans’ Legal Career Fair: https://www.veteranslegalcareerfair.com/
- The Boston Lawyers Group Annual Diversity Job Fair: http://thebostonlawyersgroup.com/program/annual-job-fair/
- Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair: https://heartlanddiversity.org/
- Southeastern Minority Job Fair: https://semjf.org/
- Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference: https://diversityinpractice.org/initiatives/mmrc/
- Northwest Minority Job Fair: http://www.nwmjf.org/
- Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair: https://www.indybar.org/index.cfm?pg=DiversityJobFair-HomePage
Key Attributes Law Firm Seek:
- Judgment
- Responsiveness
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Legal Research and Writing Skills
- Enthusiasm
- Timeliness
- Fortitude
- Inquisitiveness
- Creativity
- Determination
- Stamina
- Client-Readiness
- Diligence
- Deliberativeness
- Organization
- Availability
- Initiative
- Patience
Comment
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