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What Can You Do With a Law Degree?
By Deborah Arron, JD
The most popular career guide in the legal profession. Written by a lawyer for lawyers, this comprehensive, new 10th anniversary edition is an essential resource for lawyers and new grads. Contains a roster of Internet job resources for lawyers, a unique Job Grid system to define your ideal environment, and hundreds of job options in categories from Alternative Dispute Resolution to Technology. A virtual how-to encyclopedia for lawyers in transition. A smart investment. Says the ABA Journal, "When those dark nights of the soul arise, this book is beginning of the solution." Paperback, 352 pages; 2003. $29.95.



The Complete Guide to Contract Lawyering
By Deborah Arron, JD & Deborah Guyol, JD
In a tough economy, contract (freelance) lawyering is the fastest growing segment in the legal profession. More lawyers and law firms are turning to temporary legal services as an answer to managing growth and building profitability. This new third edition – with separate chapters for contract lawyers and for hiring lawyers – has the latest on rate-setting, placement agencies, state and local ethical opinions, malpractice liability, and has sample agreements and marketing tips. Says one ABA magazine, "We know of no other resource which addresses this phenomenon in this level of detail." Paperback, 288 pages; 2003. $29.95.



Should You Marry a Lawyer?
By Fiona Travis, PhD

America's most popular TV dramas depict lawyers winning in the courtroom but losing in love. Author/psychologist Fiona Travis describes how lawyer marriages are different, and how the traits that contribute to their success at work interfere with relationships at home. Features lively interviews and tips to achieve a satisfying lawyer marriage. Whether you date, live with, are engaged to, work for – or are
married to – a member of the bar, this is a must-read. You will gain new understanding! Paperback, 168 pages; 2003. $18.95.



Running From the Law
By Deborah Arron, JD

Nearly half the nation’s lawyers would change careers if they had a feasible alternative. But what else can you do with a law degree? This provocative book features lively interviews with successful practitioners who left the law for greater personal and financial success. It also contains career tips, support options, and the latest online job resources just for lawyers. Great for new practitioners or lawyers suffering the midcareer blues. Paperback, 192 pages; $16.95.

 


 

Deborah Arron, Career Counsel to the Professions Resources


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