Careers
Free Podcast, Other Resources Offer Job-Hunting Help to Laid-Off Lawyers
Posted Jun 8, 2009, 07:05 am CST
By Martha Neil
Sometimes, lawyers and staff laid off from their jobs at major law firms are provided outplacement help including career counseling by their soon-to-be former employers. But for those who aren't, a growing library of Internet career offerings for legal professionals makes similar resources available for free.
Among the latest additions is a free podcast featuring Marcia Pennington Shannon and Susan Manch that was put together in a joint effort by ALI-ABA and the National Association for Law Placement.
Managing a Legal Career Transition in Tough Times, a 75-minute presentation by Shannon & Manch LLP, is directed both at practicing lawyers and third-year law students.
"Basically, what it does is it kind of boils down their counseling that they would give to any outplaced lawyer," says Leslie Belasco, who directs ALI-ABA's office of research and development. "It's extremely valuable advice."
Additional coverage:
ABAJournal.com: "New ABA Page Points to Career Help"