There are many ways to learn about a career in law. The American Bar Association (ABA) offers excellent educational and career resources at its Web site, https://www.americanbar.org/careercenter/. If you’re already in law school, consider becoming a student member of the ABA. Student members receive Student Lawyer, a magazine that contains useful information for aspiring lawyers. Sample articles from the magazine can be read at https://abaforlawstudents.com/stay-informed/student-lawyer-magazine/. The ABA also offers a Before the Bar Blog and The Law Student Podcast.
Read books about law such as The Vault Career Guide to Law, 2nd edition. (Vault.com, 2017). To learn more about private equity, check out Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity, 2nd edition (Academic Press, 2012).
Talk to private equity lawyers about their careers. Performing a keyword search on the Internet will help you find law firms that specialize in PE law. You might also consider contacting the Association of Corporate Counsel and the ABA for help in scheduling an interview.
- Investment Underwriters
- Private Equity Accountants and Auditors
- Private Equity Business Development Directors
- Private Equity Chief Dealmakers
- Private Equity Compliance Professionals
- Private Equity Financial Managers
- Private Equity Investor Relations Specialists
- Private Equity Marketing Specialists
- Private Equity Research Analysts and Associates
- Private Equity Risk Managers