What Can You Do with a Law Degree? : A Lawyer's Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside and Around the Law

by Arron, Deborah

• ISBN13: 9780940675513
• ISBN10: 094067551X
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Lawyer Avenue Pr

Table of Contents

Foreword	viii
Successful Career Development	1	(10)
What It's All About?	3	(2)
Four Steps to a Successful Career Transition	5	(6)
The Roots of Dissatisfaction	11	(22)
The Seasons of Your Career	13	(12)
Is It Burnout or Dissatisfaction?	25	(8)
Coming to Terms With Change	33	(60)
Managing the Natural Resistance to Change	35	(5)
Reasons to Maintain the Status Quo	40	(4)
Realistic Guidelines to Change	44	(6)
The Lawyer's Dilemma	50	(4)
The Case for Self-Assessment	54	(8)
Today's Assignment	62	(9)
A Transferable Skills Analysis	71	(7)
Creating Your Ideal Job Grid	78	(15)
Research	93	(20)
Researching Your Options	95	(9)
An Overview of Alternative Careers	104	(9)
Being Realistic about Transition	113	(44)
Three Major Barriers	115	(3)
Improving Your Financial Situation	118	(8)
Finding Stepping Stones	126	(11)
Filling the Gaps	137	(7)
Should I Leave the Law?	144	(6)
Is There a Lay-Off in Your Future?	150	(7)
The Job Hunt	157	(94)
Making Opportunities	159	(4)
Taking Advantage of the Internet	163	(10)
Focusing on the Employer's Needs	173	(6)
Overcoming Objections to Background & Experience	179	(12)
Marketing Techniques	191	(15)
Resumes and Cover Letters	206	(22)
Pursuing Your Goal	228	(7)
Reaching Your Goal	235	(9)
Steps to Take If You Leave the Profession	244	(7)
Professional Career Assistance	251	(10)
Where to Turn If You Need More Help	253	(8)
Epilogue A Glass Half-Full	261	(4)
Appendix 1 The 7 Lawyer Types & Their Career Options	265	(10)
Appendix 2 Online Job-Search Resources	275	(4)
Appendix 3 Career Counseling, Testing & Online Self-Assessment	279	(8)
Appendix 4 Job Options Inside, Outside & Around the Law	287	(52)
Appendix 5 Opportunities for Transforming Your Practice	339	(6)
Appendix 6 Index to Legal Organizations Online	345