LawLibGuides: Researching Legal Careers: Legal Careers by Area of Practice

Center for Professional Development

The Center for Professional Development provides a list of links to search jobs by practice area.

Contact CPD

Center for Professional Development
Sullivan Hall 200
901 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
(206) 398-4100
lawcareers@seattleu.edu

Subscription Based Web Links for Areas of Practice

Bloomberg Law This link opens in a new window
Use Bloomberg's "Practice Centers" to learn more about specific practice areas. Resources include practice tools, news, directories, and primary and secondary sources.
Westlaw This link opens in a new window
Search Westlaw's "Practice Areas" to learn more about specific practice areas. Resources include practice tools, news, directories, and primary and secondary sources.
Lexis+ This link opens in a new window
Use Lexis Advance's "Practice Area or Industry" section to learn more about specific practice areas. Resources include practice tools, news, directories, and primary and secondary sources.

Career Resources Available in the Library

Reference librarians are available to help you research specific practice areas and prepare for interviews. Librarians can help you research profiles of prominent practitioners in your desired practice area and identify leading trade journals. Librarians can also help you identify individuals who can help you select appropriate courses for your desired practice area. Stop by the reference desk or email lawreference@seattleu.edu

Fifty Unique Career Paths by Ursula Furi-Perry
Call Number: LAW-4th Floor, KF297.F87
ISBN: 1590319974
Quick Reference Guide to Practice Areas by BCG Attorney Search
Call Number: LAW-4th Floor, KF297.Z9Q53