On the Shelf: Publications you will find in the CPO library

DIRECTORY:

Alternative Careers for Lawyers
Bar Association Membership Directories
Corporate Counsel
Government Resources
Interview Techniques
Job Hunting Resources
Judicial Clerkships & Careers in the Courts
Law Firm Practice
National Directories
Newspapers
Practice Areas
Public Interest Law Careers
Video Library
 

Alternative Careers for Lawyers: [See also: Alternative Careers under "Services and Resources" on the CSO web site.]

• Beyond L.A. Law. Inspiring stories of people who have done fascinating things with a law degree. By Janet Smith (1998)
• Full Disclosure. Do You Really Want to be a Lawyer? Published by the American Bar Association (1992)
• Lawyer’s Career Change Handbook. More Than 300 Things You Can Do with a Law Degree. By Hindi Greenberg. (1998)
• Non-Legal Careers for Lawyers, 4th Ed. Published by the American Bar Association. (2003)
• Road Not Taken. A Practical Guide to Exploring Non-Legal Career Options. Published by the National Association of Law Placement (1991)
• Running from the Law. A unique and candid examination of the growing dissatisfaction among our nation’s lawyers. By Deborah L. Arron (1989)
• What You Can Do With A Law Degree, 4^th Edition. A Lawyer’s Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside & Around the Law. By Deborah Arron

Bar Association Memberships Directories: [See also: Bar Associations at "Services and Resources " on the CSO web site.]

• Association of The Bar of the City of New York
• Nassau County Bar Association
• New York Directory of Expert Witnesses & Consultants (2000)
• Suffolk County Bar Association
• Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

Corporate Counsel

• Corporate Directory of U.S. Public Companies. Published by Walker's Research, LLC. (2002)
• Corporate Law Careers. Published by Vault Career Library. (2003)
• Directory of Corporate Counsel for New York.  Published by the New York Law Journal. (2003) * This is in a magazine format.
• Directory of Corporate Counsel. A directory of law departments in corporations and public utilities. (2004) This directory can be found at the reference desk in the Touro Law Library.
• Going In –House: A Guide for Law Students and Recent Graduates. By Donna Gerson, Esq. (1999)
• Internships with America's Top Companies.  Published by Career Education Institutes. (2003)

Government Resources: [See Also: Government in Job Postings and Federal Government Internships & Attorney Honors Programs]

• Congressional Internship Book. Published by the Career Education Institute. (2003-2005)
• Federal Government Honors Handbook -The handbook can be obtained in the CPO or online at http://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm - To access the handbook: Username = Fig   Password = newton2  [Special Note: This is one of the BEST resources for accessing detailed application information about student and law graduate positions with the federal government.]
• Federal Legal Employment Guide (2003)
• Federal Yellow Book -  This directory provides contact information for more than 39,500 federal officials. All information in all listings in the Federal Yellow Book is verified directly with each organization listed, making it the most accurate and reliable source of contact information for officials in federal departments and agencies.
• Internships with Federal Legal Agencies. Published by the Career Education Institute. (2003)
• New York State Directory. (Volumes 2003-2004)
• Washington, D.C. Internships in Law & Policy. Published by the Career Education Institute. (2003)

Interviewing Techniques:

• Beyond Business Casual: What to Wear to Work if You Want to Get Ahead.  By Ann Marie Sabbath (2000)
• Business Etiquette: 101 Ways to Conduct Business with Charm and Savvy.  By Ann Marie Sabath (1998)
• First Five Minutes. How to make a great first impression in any business situation. The first five minutes of each encounter, from job interviews to social gatherings, are crucial to your professional success. By Mary Mitchell with John Corr. (1998)
• How to Say It. Choice Words and Phrases for Every Situation. By Rosalie Maggio (1990)
• How to Work A Room. The Ultimate Guide to Savvy Socializing in Person and Online. By Susan RoAne. (2000)
• Interviewing Tips: for Law Students with Disabilities and Employers Who Recruit Them. The purpose of this booklet is to help law students or graduates with disabilities answer the question: "Can you do the essential functions of the position for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?" - and to help employers who are interviewing applicants with disabilities to consider this same question with regard to their applicants.
• Legal Recruiters 2003.  By the American Lawyer (2003).
• Perfect Interview. How to get the job you really want. By John D. Drake (1997)

Job Hunting Resources: See Also: Employment Search Resources under "Services and Resources" on the CSO web site.]

• America’s Greatest Places to Work with a Law Degree. Traditional & Non-traditional employers nationwide. By Kimm Alayne Walton, J.D. (1999)
• Best of the Job Goddess. Job search advice from the country’s most popular legal job search columnist. By Kimm Alayne Walton, J.D. (1999)
• Career Warfare. 10 Rules for building a successful personal brand and fighting to keep it.  By David F. D'Alessandro, CEO of John Hancock. (2004)
• Electronics Resumes & Online Networking. This book helps you master the Internet as your most effective resume-networking tool. By Rebecca Smith (1999)
• Everyday Business Etiquette. How to deal gracefully and effectively with every aspect of your career. By Barron’s Publishing (1996)
• Frequently Asked Questions about "Headhunters" and Headhunting. Published by Federal Reports, Inc. (1998)
• Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams. By Kimm Walton (2 copies)
• Law School Experience: Law, Legal Reasoning and Lawyering.  By Lissa Griffin and Bennett L. Gershman. (2000)
• Legal Recruiters Directory. Published by the American Lawyer (2003).
• Long Distance Job Hunting Tips for Lawyers. Published by Federal Reports, Inc. (1998)
• Managing Your References. Published by Federal Reports, Inc. (1998)
• Networking Without Fear of Embarrassment. Published by Federal Reports, Inc. (1998)
• Perfect Legal Resume. By J. Murray Elwood. (2000)
• SCHMOOZING. Insider advice on making contacts and building rapport to boost your career. Published by Vault. (2003)
• "Student Professionalism During the Interview Season: A Quick Guide to Your Ethical Responsibilities in the Offer and Decision-Making Process." This new resource can be accessed either through the "JD Job Seekers" tab or through the "Forms" link on NALP's site. http://www.nalp.org
• What Color is Your Parachute? The Best-Selling Job-Hunting Book in the World. By Richard Nelson Bolles. (1999)
• What Law School Doesn't Teach You ... But You Really Need to Know.  This book offers expert tips and strategies for making your legal career a huge success.  By Kimm Alayne Walton (2000)

Judicial Clerkships & Careers in the Courts: [See Also: Judiciary under "Searvices and Resources" on the CSO web site.]

• Almanac of The Federal Judiciary is available online in the Career Center at Westlaw.
• Behind the Bench: The Guide to Judicial Clerkships. By Debra M. Strauss. (2002)
• Careers in The Courts. Published by the New York State Unified Court System (1993)
• Center for Constitutional Rights: Fall 1999 Docket. Published by the National Association for Law Placement. (1999)
• Courting the Clerkship: Perspectives on the Opportunities and Obstacles for Judicial Clerkships. Published by the National Association of Law Placement (2000)
• 2004 Guide to State Judicial Clerkship Procedures. Published by the Vermont Public Interest Action Project. (2004)
• Second Circuit Redbook. A handbook on personnel and procedures in the United States Courts in the Second Judicial Circuit. (1999-2000)

Law Firm Practice: [See Also: Employment Resources under "Searvices and Resources" on the CSO web site; "The Law Student Channel" in the New York Law Journal @ http://www.law.com/students/index.html]

• America's Leading Business Lawyers. By Chambers & Partners Publishers (2003-2004)
• Choosing Small, Choosing Smart:  The Secrets of Small Firm Hiring. By Donna Gerson. (2001)
• Official Guide to Legal Specialties, An Insider's Guide to Every Major Practice Area. By Lisa L. Abrams, JD (2000) (Two copies of this book are on file)
• From Law School to Practice, the New Associate’s Guide 2^nd Edition. Find out what is expected from the new associate? By Susanne B. O’Neill & Catherine Gerhauser (2000)
• How To Get The Job You Want in a Law Firm. This book contains job search strategies, tips on networking, resumes, interviews and advice on lateral career moves. By Ann D. Turnicky (1997)
• Insiders Guide to Law Firms. Published by the American Bar Association (1998)
• Legal Times - Directory of Metro D.C. Law Firms 2003
• Proceed with Caution. The author takes you behind the scenes for an insider’s look at one of the country’s top law firms. From the dazzling benefits and prestige to the grind and stress that eventually drove him from the firm, William R. Keates chronicles the reality of life as a new associate in a job most people can only dream about. By William R. Keates, Esq. (1997)
• Top Ten Things New Law Firm Associates Should Know. By Gladney & Millien. (2003)

National Directories:

• Bar Examiner. Published by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. (2000)
• Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyer's. (2003)
• First-year Hiring Index can now be accessed online at http://www.nalpdirectory.com
• Attorney directory from Martindale
• National Directory of Law Schools, 2003-2004 Edition. Published by The National Association of Law Placement.
• National Directory of Legal Employers. This book lists 1,000 Employers with over 22,000 job opportunities nationwide. Published by The National Association of Law Placement. (2002-2003)
• National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States. This directory lists over 7,600 trade associations, professional societies, labor unions and similar national groups. It is unique in providing a comprehensive listing focused on the trade associations segment of the U.S. non-profit community. Published by Columbia Books, Inc. (Volumes 2001 & 2002)
• National Directory of Corporate Public Affairs. By Columbia Books. (2001)
• Vault Guide to Law Firm Pro Bono Programs.  Get the scoop on pro bono work at the country's top firms.(2004)

Newspapers & Periodicals:

• Chronicle
• Diversity & the Bar
• L Magazine for Law Students and New Associates.
• Lawyers Weekly U.S.A.
• Legal Times
• Long Island Business News
• Nassau Lawyer
• National Law Journal
• New York Law Journal
• Suffolk Lawyer

Practice Areas: [See Also: Practice Areas under "Searvices and Resources" on the CSO web site for: Alternative Careers for Lawyers, Animal Rights Legal Advocacy, Aviation Law, Banking & Finance, Careers within Colleges & Universities, Careers as a Law Librarian, Computer & Technology Law, Criminal Justice, Elder Law, Employment & Labor Law, Entertainment Law, Environmental Law, Family Law, Health Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property, International Law, Medical Malpractice, Public Interest Law, Sports Law, and Trial Advocacy.]

• Big Green Internship Book: Jobs for the Environment. (2003)
• Congressional Internship Book 2003-2005. Career Education Institutes.
• Corporate Law Careers. Published by Vault. (2003)
• Directory of Legal Aid and Defender Office in the United States and Territories. (2003)
• Environmental Law Careers Directory. This directory contains listings for more than 250 nonprofit organizations. Published by Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California. (2001)
• For the Prosecution-Internships with America's Prosecutors-2005. Published by Career Education Insitutes.
• Immigration Detainee Defense Initiative Directory By The ABA and the National Lawyers Guild. (2003)
• Internships in International Affairs. Published by the Career Education Institute. (2003)
• Internships and Careers in International Law. A Guide for Graduate and Law Students. Published by the American Society of International Law. (2003)
• Michigan Journal of Race & Law Guide For Aspiring Law Professors. Published by the University of Michigan. 2001.
• Music & Entertainment Industry Internship Guide. This guide provides resource information for students seeking to gain practical experience in the fields of music, film television, multimedia, radio, theatre, dance, visual arts, business, entertainment-related journalism, literature, entertainment law, sport’s entertainment and communications. (1999 Edition)
• National Directory of Prosecuting Attorneys. NDAA. (1999)
• National Law Network: Legal Desk Reference.  Published by the Professional Information Corporation. (2000)
• Publish or Prosper - An Attorney's Guide to Getting Published. By Touro Law Center. (2001)
• Sports Internship Book 2004. Published by the Career Education Institute.
• Sports Internship Book 2005. Published by the Career Education Institute.
• Sports Market Place Directory 2004. Guide to over 15,000 sports organizations, teams, corporate sponsors, sports agents, marketing and event management agencies, media and retailers.

Public Interest Law Careers: [See Also: Public Interest Law under "Searvices and Resources" on the CSO web site.]

• Commission on Loan Repayment and Forgiveness: A Resource Guide.  Published by the ABA (2003)
• Community Lawyering: Theory and Practice. By Derek Denckla and Matthew Diller. (2000)
• Comprehensive Fellowship Guide - The Ultimate Resource for Law Students.  Published by PSLawNet.  (2002-2003)
• Handbook on Law School Pro Bono Programs. Published by the AALS Pro Bono Project (June 2001)
• Human Rights Internship Book. Published by the Career Education Institute. (2003)
• Immigration Detainee Defense Initiative Directory.  By Detention Watch Network of the ABA. (2003)
• Pro Bono Opportunities - A Guide for NYC Lawyers (2003)
• Public Interest Job Search Guide 2002-2003. Available in the Main Reading Room of the Touro law library
• Public Service Directory, a listing of pro-bono and public service organizations in the D.C. metro area. (1997)
• Summer 2000. Exciting national service opportunities for public-minded law students. Published by the National Association of Law Placement. (2000)
• Vault Guide to Law Firm Pro Bono Programs.  Get the scoop on pro bono work at the country's top firms. (2004)
• Yale Law School Fellowship Guide. Published by Yale School of Law. (2000-2001)

Video Library - The following career-related videos are available for viewing.

Job Search Resources:

• Guerilla Tactics for Getting the Job of Your Dreams (By Kimm Walton)
• How to Succeed as a Summer Associate. (By the Association of The Bar of The City of New York)
• Interviewing With Confidence (2 tapes)
• Interview Skills Workshop
• Legal Careers Symposium (November, 1993)
• Ten Tough Times: Advice To Associates On Handling Some Hairy Situations
  
  

Private Sector Employment:

• Criminal Law Practice: Viewpoints from a Defender and a Prosecutor
• Criminal Law
• Establishing Yourself in Law Practice
• Family Law: Families Talk About Custody Planning
• Hiring Partner Panel (May, 1997)
• Hiring Partner (October, 1998)
• How To Start and Stay in Practice (By Barry L. Warren, Esq.)
• Labor Law
• Labor and Employment Law Career Panel (October, 1996)
• Large Firm Practice
• Patent Law
• Representing the Single Client: Practicing as an Attorney for a Corporation
• Small Town/Small Firm Practice
• Solo Practice (February, 1997)
• Wall Street Law Firms (November, 1998)
  

Public Sector & Public Interest Employment:

• A Career of Distinction: Attorney General’s Honor Program [Closed Caption]
• Alliance for Justice
• Bet Tzedek: House of Justice – Public Interest Law
• Government Employment Panel Presentation
• Judicial Clerkship Panel (November, 1998)
• Judicial Panel (1996)
• Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo
• Legal Aid Society
• Legal Services
• So Goes a Nation: Lawyers & Communities
• The Government Attorney: Practicing at the Local, State and Federal Levels
• U.S. Air force JAG
• Workplace Project
  

Additional Resources for Women & Minorities Students:

• A Firm Commitment: Minority Recruitment
• All in a Days Work: Facing Gender Bias in the Legal Profession
• All Things Being Equal: Interview Skills and Considerations (2 tapes)
• Don’t Be Shocked, Be Ready - Part I & II. (By the Committee on Minorities in the Profession)
• National Directory of Scholarships and Fellowships for Latino Students (2003-2004). Published by Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.
• Women Trial Lawyers Panel: Women in the Legal Profession (2 tapes)