I.Personal Assessment

  1. 10 Career Questions
  2. Transferable Skills and Interests
  3. Skills and Abilities Checklist

II. Career Options and Timetables

  1. Career Options in the Law
  2. Legal Practice Areas
  3. Typical 1L Summer Positions
  4. Timetables For Law Students
  5. Job Search Timetables for Specific Groups of Employers

III. Resources for Identifying Potential Employers

IV. Job Search Techniques

V. Networking and Informational Interviewing

VI. Preparing an Effective Resume

  1. Sample Resume Template
  2. Sample Reference List Template
  3. Action Words for an Effective Resume
  4. Sample Resumes

VII. Preparing Effective Correspondence

  1. Cover Letter Checklist
  2. Model Cover Letter
  3. Model Thank You Letter
  4. Acceptance Letter / Withdrawal or Rejection Letter / Informational Interview Request Letter
  5. Model Withdrawal Letter
  6. Model Information Interview Request Letter

VIII. Interviewing

IX. Online and Print Resources