Nonlegal careers for lawyers /
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| Author / Creator: | Munneke, Gary A. |
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| Edition: | 4th ed. |
| Imprint: | Chicago, Ill. : ABA Law Practice Management Section : American Bar Association, Law Student Division, c2003. |
| Description: | xvi, 143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | ABA career series Career series (Chicago, Ill.) |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4867764 |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- About the Authors
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. The Legal Profession
- Chapter 2. Defining Nonlegal Careers
- What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
- What Is the Legal Profession?
- Jobs and Careers
- Building on Experience
- A Variety of Careers for Lawyers
- Revolving Door or One-Way Ticket?
- Chapter 3. When to Choose a Nonlegal Career
- Before Law School
- During Law School
- After Law School
- Making the Choice
- Chapter 4. The Skills You Offer
- Chapter 5. Finding a Job in a Nonlegal Career
- An Overview of the Process
- Your Resume
- Contacting Employers
- Letters of Application
- Interviewing
- Procrastination
- Creating a Business
- Summary
- Chapter 6. Careers in Business and Industry
- Corporations
- Securities Companies and Banks
- Insurance Companies
- Accounting Firms
- Media Companies
- Health Care and Pharmaceutical Companies
- Engineering Firms
- Real Estate Sales and Development Companies
- High-Tech Companies
- Energy Companies
- Chapter 7. Government Agencies
- Executive Branch
- Judicial Branch
- Legislative Branch
- Chapter 8. Associations and Institutions
- Professional Associations
- PACs, Lobbying, and Campaigns
- National and International Service Organizations
- Publishing Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Unions
- Foundations and Charitable Organizations
- Multidisciplinary Practices
- Chapter 9. Entrepreneurial Ventures
- Consultants
- Agents
- Writers
- Counselors
- Investigators
- Information Technology Specialists
- Dual Professionals
- Chapter 10. Conclusion
- Resources
- Survey of Nonlegal Positions
- Suggested Readings
- List of Publishers
- Index
