ALTERNATIVE LEGAL CAREERS
RESOURCE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Law-Related Resources for the Alternative Career Search
Guides to the Online Job Search
“Best of the Net” Lists
General Resources for the Alternative Career Search
Career Counseling and Support Services
Executive Search Firms and Related Services
Jobs by Career Fields
Academic Administration/Teaching (Law and Non-Law)
Advertising and Marketing
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Arts
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals and Science
Business and Finance
General
Banking
Compliance
Corporate Communications
E-Commerce/Internet/New Media/Silicon Alley/Silicon Valley/
High Technology
Executive/Management
Investment Banking
Investment/Asset Management
Management Consulting
The MBA Degree/Business Schools
Venture Capital/Private Equity
Communications/Media
The Courts
Culinary and Food Services
Entertainment
Environmental
Fashion
Government and Politics
Health Care/Health Policy
Hospitality/Travel
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Human Resources
Insurance
Law Firm Administration
Legal and Executive Recruiting
Legal Consulting and Law-Related Services
Legal Publishing
Planned Giving
Psychology
Public Interest/Nonprofits/Philanthropy
Public Policy and Lobbying
Real Estate
Social Work/Social Services
Sports
Trade Associations
Additional Career Fields
The International Search
Salary and Compensation Information
Starting Your Own Business/Independent Contracting
Resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Persons
Resources for Midlife and Later Career Changers
Resources for People of Color
Resources for People with Disabilities
Resources for Women
Relocation
Work/Life Resources
NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies Offerings
A Sampling of Alternative Job Listings
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