American Bar Association Resources for Law Students and Graduates
ABA Job Board – Allows individuals to create a profile, upload their resume and cover letters and search, save and apply for jobs. In addition, they can track the status of their applications, manage privacy settings, and be notified when jobs that match their search criteria become available. To visit, log on to http://jobs.abanet.org/.
Economic Recovery Resources – Provides recession-specific resources and tips on a variety of topics from job searching, to practice management, to professional development and more. To visit, log on to http://new.abanet.org/economicrecovery/default.aspx.
Financial Hardship Program – Offers reduced 2009-2010 ABA dues for those who have been laid off and are currently not working ($50), as well as those experiencing financial hardship ($100). In addition to reduced ABA dues, one Section membership is being offered at the reduced rate ($5 – participating Sections only). To visit, log on to http://www.abanet.org/members/financialhardship/.