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Whether you are in the legal or law enforcement industry, here you will find resources to help you land the job of your dreams.
Alternative Legal Careers
Have you determined that a career in the law is not for you? Here are a few alternative legal careers you might explore in your search for a new career path.
Resume Mistakes
The legal landscape has changed in recent years and so have legal resumes. Here are 10 legal resume mistakes to avoid.
Legal Employment Websites
One of the easiest ways to locate current job openings is through on-line employment boards and job listings. Kick off your job search by navigating these top legal employment sites on the web.
8 Ways to Jump Start Your Legal Career
Eight tips for jump starting a career in the legal field, whether you are a student evaluating career opportunities or an experienced professional transitioning into the legal field.
6 Ways to Gain Legal Work Experience
You have the education, the ability and the ambition. Now all you need is work experience. Here are a few ways to get your foot in the door.
Tips and Strategies for Interviewing with Legal Employers
Job Interview Tips - Tips and stategies for interviewing with legal employers, including researching law firms and legal employers, developing a marketing pitch, connecting with your interviewer, dressing for an interview, maintaining a positive attitude, closing the deal and writing thank you notes.
Resume Writing Tips
About.com guide Dawn Rosenberg McKay provides tips on putting together a solid resume.
Resume and Cover Letter Samples
About.com guide Alison Doyle provides resume, CV, cover letter and job letter samples.
State and Local Law Enforcement Jobs
Here's a list of state law enforcement agency recruiting web sites.

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