Resources

Thriving in the Information Age

The ever-increasing amount of information that bombards you on a daily basis can be overwhelming. As a busy law student, it would be difficult, if not impossible, for you to stay informed about all the exciting opportunities, upcoming application deadlines, hiring and fellowship programs, career fairs, networking events, and more.

You can rely on us to stay informed for you, and publish the information you need in a convenient way through our newsletter, The Weekly Record, or through Facebook, LinkedIn, and succinct e-mails.

We have a variety of online career guidance resources designed to help you plan your law school and post-graduate career path, develop outstanding application materials, apply for judicial clerkships, prepare for interviews, and network effectively. 

• Job Search Skills and Career Planning Resources

  These resources can be found on Symplicity, which is password protected. Please contact us if you need login assistance. 
  
  1L Job Search Timeline
  Options for 1L Summer Employment
  Job Search Action Item Checklist
  Creating an Effective Legal Resume
  Sample Resumes
  The Art of the Cover Letter
  Sample Cover Letters
  Selecting a Writing Sample
  Preparing a Reference List
  Interview Survival Guide
  Writing Thank You Notes
  Interview Survival Manual
  Ten Smart Ways to Use the Web
  Helpful State and Federal Government Websites
  Recommended Job Search Websites

• Practice Area Guides

  Our quick guides offer an overview of what lawyers in different specialties do day-to-day, identify internship and employment opportunities, recommend helpful resources, and provide detailed advice on what to do in law school (and when to do it) if you would like to work in that field.

  Quick Guide to Bankruptcy Law
  Quick Guide to Business Law
  Quick Guide to Civil Litigation
  Quick Guide to Criminal Law
  Quick Guide to Environmental Law
  Quick Guide to Family Law
  Quick Guide to Health Care Law
  Quick Guide to Immigration Law
  Quick Guide to Intellectual Property Law
  Quick Guide to Labor and Employment Law
  Quick Guide to Real Estate Law
  Quick Guide to Sports and Entertainment
  Quick Guide to Tax Law
  Quick Guide to Trusts and Estates Law

• Judicial Clerkship Resources

  These resources can be found on Symplicity, which is password protected. Please contact us if you need login assistance. 
  
  Judicial Clerkships Overview
  Guide to Maryland Court Clerkships
  Guide to Federal Clerkships
  Candid Advice from Alumni on Clerkships
  UB Faculty Judicial Clerkship Roster
  DC Superior Court Clerkship Guide, 2012-13*
  Maryland Circuit Court Clerkship Guide, 2012-13*
  Maryland Courts of Appeal Clerkship Guide 2013-14*
  *provides detailed application information for each judge