THE INTERNET: A HELPFUL TOOL FOR RESEARCHING LEGAL EMPLOYERS
The Internet has a seemingly infinite amount of information on legal employers and career advice. You should use it in your job search. Two computers in the Center have Internet access for your use. The following websites may be useful to you in your job search:
Public interest
www.pslawnet.org (PSLawNet)
www.idealist.org (See “Nonprofit jobs” under “Find” section)
www.equaljusticeworks.org (Equal Justice Works)
www.nlada.org/Jobs (National Legal Aid & Defender Association)
www.nysda.org (New York State Public Defenders Association)
www.nonprofitcareer.com (Go to “Search Nonprofit Jobs”)
www.opportunitynocs.org (Go to “Search Jobs”)
www.civilrights.org (Go to “Career Center”)
www.unsystem.org (Official website locator for United Nations)
www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm/ (Government Honors and Internship Handbook; ask CCD for password)
EnVironmental LAW
www.ecojobs.com (Environmental Career Opportunities)
www.ecoemploy.com (Environmental Jobs and Careers)
www.findlaw.com/01topics/13environmental / (Findlaw Environmental Law)
www.eli.org (Environmental Law Institute)
www.naels.org (National Association of Environmental Law Societies)
www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/index.html (Cyber-Sierra’s Natural Resources Job Search Index)
www.environmentaldirectory.net (Mostly non-legal directory of environmental organizations)
www.envirolink.org (Mostly non-legal directory of environmental organizations)
www.environmentalcareer.info (Environmental Careers Organization)
www.epa.gov/ogc/employment.htm (EPA Office of General Counsel)
www.enviroyellowpages.com (Environmental Yellow Pages)
www.eco.org (Environmental Careers Organization)
www.sustainablebusiness.com/jobs/index.cfm (Green Dream Jobs)
www.lta.org/resources/ltjobs.htm (Land Trust Jobs)
www.pslawnet.org (PSLawNet)
www.idealist.org (See “Nonprofit jobs” under “Find” section)
Government
www.usajobs.opm.gov (Official Job Site of the United States Federal Government)
www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html (Lists federal jobs in various government agencies)
www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html (Department of Justice vacancies)
www.doi.gov (Department of Interior, click DOI Jobs for employment vacancies)
www.usdoj.gov/oarm (Department of Justice internships for law students)
www.sec.gov/jobs.shtml (Employment opportunities with the SEC)
www.ndaa.org (Link to prosecuting attorney’s websites and employment opportunities)
www.ndaa-apri.org (National Directory of Prosecuting Attorneys)
www.naag.org (National Associations of Attorneys General)
www.labor.state.ny.us/workforceindustrydata/jobsearch.asp (NYS Department of Labor)
www.nyc.gov/html/law/html/home/home.shtml (NYC Law Department; go to “Careers”)
www.politixgroup.com (Lists political/government jobs and internships in Washington, DC)
www.rcjobs.com (RollCall, an employment site for Capitol Hill jobs)
http://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm (Government Honors and Internship Handbook; ask CCD for password)
JUDICIAL CLERKSHIPS & Internships
www.judicialclerkships.com (Professor Debra Strauss’ websites on clerkships)
https://lawclerks.ao.uscorts.gov (Federal Law Clerk Hiring Plan)
www.uscourts.gov/links.html (Federal Judiciary homepage)
www.courts.net (The Nation’s Court Directory)
www.ncsonline.org (National Center for State Courts)
www.uscourts.gov/allinks.html (Map of Federal Circuits and links to websites of all Federal Appellate, District and Bankruptcy Courts)
http://www.vermontlaw.edu/blank_template.cfm?doc_id=94 (Vermont Guide to State Judicial Clerkships; ask CCD for password)
www.judiciary.state.nj.us/jobs/index.htm (New Jersey Judiciary)
www.courts.state.ny.us (NYS Unified Court System)
www.nycourts.gov/comdiv/NYCTYClerkshipOpps.htm (NYS Commercial Division clerkships)
www.jud.state.ct.us (Connecticut Judicial Branch)
www.faljc.org (Information about Administrative Law Judges and Administrative Judges)
www.cit.uscourts.gov (US Court of International Trade)
www.vetapp.gov (US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims)
www.armfor.uscourts.gov (US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces)
http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/ (US Tax Court)
www.oalj.dol.gov (US Department of Labor Office of Administrative Law Judges)
www.uscfc.uscourts.gov (US Court of Federal Claims)
www.ssa.gov (US Social Security Administration)
www.ussc.gov (US Sentencing Commission)
www.ferc.gov/about/offices/oalj/oalj-dj.asp (US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Administrative Law Judges)
www.hud.gov/offices/oalj/index.cfm (US Housing and Urban Development Office of Administrative Law Judges)
http://www.epa.gov/aljhomep/ (US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Administrative Law Judges)
www.dccourts.gov/dccourts (District of Columbia Courts)
www.abanet.org/jd (ABA Judicial Division Section)
Law firms
www.lawschool.westlaw.com (Go to “Careers”)
www.lexis.com (Go to “Martindale” under “References”)
www.martindale.com (Martindale Hubbell)
www.nalpdirectory.com (NALP Directory)
www.chambersandpartners.com (Chambers & Partners is a law firm database)
www.emplawyernet.com
www.amlawjobs.com
www.attorneyjobs.com
http://lawjob.com
www.vault.com (Go to “Find a Job”)
www.lawyersweekly.com
www.lawcrossings.com
www.upladder.com
http://jobs.lawinfo.com/
www.hg.org/employment.html
www.lawperiscope.com
INTERNATIONAL
www.internationaljobs.org (International Career Employment Weekly)
www.interaction.org/jobs
www.icnl.org (International Center for Not-for-Profit Law)
www.ilo.org (International Labour Organization)
www.lawgazette.co.uk (publication of Law Society of Wales & England; features online job searches)
www.owit.org (Organization of Women in International Trade)
www.asil.org (American Society of International Law)
Specialty
www.acca.com (Association of Corporate Counsel)
www.ncmahq.org (National Contract Managers Association)
www.healthlawyers.org (American Health Lawyers Association)
www.aipla.org (American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association)
www.jptos.org (Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society)
www.iptoday.com (Intellectual Property Today magazine)
www.iplawbulletin.com (Intellectual Property Law Bulletin)
General
www.abanet.org (See “Career Counsel” section)
www.nysba.org (Click on Career Center under “For Attorneys” tab)
www.nylawyer.com (Sign up for New York Lawyer Daily Buzz)
www.nycla.org (New York County Lawyers’ Association, includes classifieds)
www.vaultreports.com (Questionable science but worth viewing)
www.careers.findlaw.com (Includes the Greedy Associates message boards)
www.rollonfriday.com (English equivalent of the Greedy Associates page)
www.careers.wsj.com (Wall Street Journal’s career page)
http://www.careerjournal.com/ (Wall Street Journal executive career guide)
www.nytimes.com (Click on “Job Market”)
www.law.com (Legal News and Information)
www.metronewyorkjobs.com (Job listings in metro NY area)
www.crainsny.com (Financial news journal with legal news and directory)
www.lawguru.com (Click on “Students” section then “Legal Career Center”)
www.legalstaff.com
www.legalemploy.com
www.nationjob.com/legal
www.job-hunt.org
www.ajb.dni.us
www.accessjobs.org
RESEARCH RESOURCES
www.martindale.com
www.lawschool.westlaw.com
www.lexis.com
www.nalpdirectory.com
www.law.com
www.nlj.com (National Law Journal)
www.nylj.com (New York Law Journal)
www.law.com/jsp/nj/index.jsp (New Jersey Law Journal)
www.ctlawtribune.com (The Connecticut Law Tribune)
www.americanlawyer.com (The American Lawyer)
www.ceoexpress.com (Business resource)
www.crainsny.com (Financial news journal with legal news and directories)
www.thedeal.com (Internet source for business deals)
www.infosourcespub.com (lists federal and state elected and appointed officials and more)
Alternative Careers
Nonprofit management & development
www.idealist.org
www.philanthropy.com
www.chn.org/jobs/index.html (Coalition for Human Needs)
http://us.oneworld.net/section/us/jobs
www.citylimits.org (See “Jobs + Classifieds”)
http://www.vault.com/nr/hottopiclist.jsp?ch_id=242&cat_id=1184 (Help Me Hilary: Alternative Careers)
Academic institutions
http://chronicle.com (Academic positions)
http://law.academickeys.com (Academic positions)
www.nacua.org (National Association of College & University Attorneys)
www.aals.org (Association of American Law School)
www.nalp.org (Go to “Career Paths” then “Job Listings)
www.saltlaw.org/jobs.htm (Academic institutions)
Law Firm Administration
www.nalp.org (Go to “Career Paths” them “Job Listings)
www.nycra.com (New York City Recruitment Association)
www.pdclegal.org (Professional Development Consortium)
www.wisnik.com (Eva Wisnik Enterprises, for marketing, recruiting and professional development positions in law firms)
Business development/Marketing
www.lawmarketing.com
www.legalmarketing.org
www.nylma.org
www.wisnik.com
REENTRY INTO LAW PRACTICE/WORK-LIFE BALANCE/WOMEN’S ISSUES
Pace Law School New Directions: Practical Skills for Returning to Law Practice www.law.pace.edu/newdirections.html
NYSBA Special Committee for Lawyers in Transition
http://www.nysba.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=105
ABA Back to Business Law Program
http://www.abanet.org/dch/committee.cfm?com=CL999500
Career Women
http://www.careerwomen.com/seeker_searchjobs.jsp
Women@WorkNetwork LLC
www.womenatworknetwork.com
MS.JD
http://ms-jd.org/
JD BLISS
www.jdbliss.com/
Attorney Mentoring
http://attorneymentoring.com/
New York City Bar Association: Women in the Profession Committee; Committee for Career Advancement (no specific websites, but the New York City Bar Association website: www.abcny.org; search under “Committees”)
Axiom Legal (New kind of legal services firm that hires attorneys with extensive experience for temporary “engagements” and places them in Fortune 500 Companies)
www.axiomlegal.com
Lexolution (Place “highly qualified” attorneys and paralegals in firms and corporations in NY, NY, CT, DC, MD, VA and CA)
http://www.lexolution.net/01.html
Women for Hire
www.womenforhire.com/
Flextime Lawyers LLC
www.flextimelawyers.com/
Momcorps
www.momcorps.com/
Second Shift
www.secondshift.org/
Mothers Can Do It
http://www.motherscandoit.com/
Mothers and More
http://www.mothersandmore.org/
Project for Attorney Retention (Hastings College of Law)
http://www.pardc.org/Resources/
Mama Said
http://www.mamasaid.net/
Ivy Exec – online job site for “highly qualified professionals”
http://www.ivyexec.com/
These websites are current to the best of our knowledge. however, they can change, or cease to exist