Tells how to decide when and if to pursue a different career, and suggests how to take advantage of one's legal skills in other professions.
This book contains career exercises, practical career-finding techniques, and 800+ ways to use your law degree inside, outside or around the law.
JD Preferred: 400+ Things You Can Do with a Law Degree (other Than Practice Law)
Brown herself moved from a high-powered partnership into an alternative career and draws from this experience, as well as that of dozens of former practicing attorneys, in the book.
" The question vexes many law students. This book helps the law-student reader think deliberately about your answer to the question. You first need the right mindset. You must then know the structure of law practice.
Professor Johnson demonstrates how to find relevant data about a law school and how to analyze over twenty different criteria in assessing whether the school has sufficiently satisfactory outcomes and is, therefore, worth attending.
The book presents academic education in European countries and USA and special requirements, education and professional exams giving the right to perform legal professions.
This volume is part of a series aimed at people entering work for the first time and those looking for a change of direction who aren't sure what they're qualified for.
Guiding the reader through the pitfalls of legal writing, Adler explains how to prevent ambiguity and mistakes, therefore saving time and getting the message across effectively.
Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better.
Rethinking your career strategySuggestions for nonlegal careersAdvice for dealing with the financial ramifications of leaving the practice of lawReal-life success stories Lawyers have the highest depression rates, highest pressure, lowest...