Published on November 16, 2020  
When learning how to carve out a path within the legal profession, it might be extremely beneficial to consult the resources about career planning and management that are available from the law library. The following are a few of the resources that can be found in the collection of the Lucille Stewart Beeson Law Library.
 
100 Days to Your Next Job for Law Students & New JDS
Author: Pamela Davidson
Publisher: West Academic
Copyright Date: 2019
 
Excellence in the Workplace, Legal and Life Skills in a Nutshell
Authors: Kay Kavanagh and Paula Nailon
Publisher: West Academic
Copyright Date: 2018
 
The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career
Author: Ari L. Kaplan
Publisher: West Academic
Copyright Date: 2016
 
A Short & Happy Guide to Networking
Author: Desiree Jaeger-Fine
Publisher: West Academic
Copyright Date: 2017
 
The resources that are listed above can be found in the West Academic Study Aids database. However, additional resources about career planning and management can be found by searching other databases in the law library’s Online Library. Also, other resources can be found by searching the law library’s Online Catalog. If you need any assistance locating resources on this topic (or any other topic), please contact a law librarian by sending an email to lawref@samford.edu.
 
If you need personalized advice concerning your career goals, you can talk to someone from Cumberland’s Career Development Office (CDO). The CDO teaches students about the practical aspects of law practice, provides training on conducting efficient and thorough job searches, and helps students match their skills, interests and experiences to the needs of the legal market.