Tips for Entry
Use the NALP Directory of Legal Employers (https://www.nalpdirectory.com) to search for employers by location, employer type, practice area, and other criteria.
Read publications such as Student Lawyer and ABA Journal (available at (https://www.americanbar.org) to learn more about the field.
Visit https://jobs.americanbar.org for job listings.
Work as a law intern or law clerk can help you make valuable industry contacts and lead to a permanent job. Ask your school's career services office for assistance with finding law internship and clerkship opportunities.
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