ALTERNATIVE CAREER RESOURCE GUIDE



Alternative Legal Careers

Resource Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Law-Related Resources for the Alternative Career Search 2

Guides to the Online Job Search 6

“Best of the Net” Lists 7

General Resources for the Alternative Career Search 7

Career Counseling and Support Services 19

Executive Search Firms and Related Services 22

Jobs by Career Fields 24

Academic Administration/Teaching (Law and Non-Law) 25

Advertising and Marketing 32

Alternative Dispute Resolution 33

The Arts 34

Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals and Science 35

Business and Finance

General 37

Banking 45

Compliance 45

Corporate Communications 46

E-Commerce/Internet/New Media/Silicon Alley/Silicon Valley/

High Technology 46

Executive/Management 50

Investment Banking 51

Investment/Asset Management 53

Management Consulting 55

The MBA Degree/Business Schools 58

Venture Capital/Private Equity 60

Communications/Media 62

The Courts 71

Culinary and Food Services 73

Entertainment 73

Environmental 77

Fashion 77

Government and Politics 78

Health Care/Health Policy 81

Hospitality/Travel 83

Human Resources 84

Insurance 85

Law Firm Administration 85

Legal and Executive Recruiting 87

Legal Consulting and Law-Related Services 88

Legal Publishing 91

Planned Giving 91

Psychology 93

Public Interest/Nonprofits/Philanthropy 95

Public Policy and Lobbying 103

Real Estate 107

Social Work/Social Services 108

Sports 109

Trade Associations 110

Additional Career Fields 111

The International Search 112

Salary and Compensation Information 114

Starting Your Own Business/Independent Contracting 116

Resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Persons 119

Resources for Midlife and Later Career Changers 121

Resources for People of Color 125

Resources for People with Disabilities 128

Resources for Women 130

Relocation 133

Work/Life Resources 134

NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies Offerings 137

A Sampling of Alternative Job Listings 138

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