Some Attorneys also elect to teach a law course or become professors. Many law students obtain directories of law firms and government agencies and apply directly by sending resumes. Some students are hired after taking the Bar exam but their tenure is dependent upon passing. While other students wait to apply until results are released. Pre-professional experience as a legal intern or law clerk is strongly recommended because the position may lead to a permanent job or provide a law student with valuable experience.
Some firms place ads with widely read legal journals and magazines.
Some jobs are obtained through referrals from networking. The purpose of this occupational guide is to provide you with useful information to help you make career decisions.