Read publications such as Student Lawyer, Family Advocate, Family Law Quarterly, Family Law Litigation, Child Law Practice, Children’s Rights Litigation, and the Children’s Legal Rights Journal to learn more about the field.
The American Bar Association offers the Directory of Children’s Law Programs at https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/childrens-rights/directory, which lists children’s law employers throughout the United States. Use the directory to learn about potential employers in your state.
Use the NALP Directory of Legal Employers (http://www.nalpdirectory.com) to search for employers by location, employer type, practice areas, and other criteria.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- http://www.naccchildlaw.org/networking
- https://www.americanbar.org/careercenter
- https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/family-law-attorney-jobs
Attend industry conferences to network and to interview for jobs.
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