Careers
Tips on Re-Entering the Legal Profession After a Hiatus
Posted Jul 1, 2009, 06:41 am CST
By Molly McDonough
In a column this week posted at examiner.com, working mom and practicing New York lawyer Amy Impellizzeri writes about a Web-based company aimed at helping women re-enter the workforce after spending time rearing children.
After interviewing a co-founder of the company iRelaunch, Impellizzeri posted several tips for women lawyers looking to get back into the profession, including checking out career re-entry programs like the ABA's Back to Business Law pilot project.
Among the re-entry tips:
• Volunteer to write legal briefs for a local appeals bureau.
• Teach an adjunct class at a local law school.
• Set up career re-entry events for the local bar association.
• Check with local law firms to see if there is overflow work that you can do on a per diem basis.
Share in the comments if you have other tips for successful career re-entry.
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