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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW & JOB OUTLOOK  
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?qu=Law&ct=OOH
Vault.com http://www.vault.com/cb/careerlib/careerlib_main.jsp?parrefer=411

SAMPLE RELEVANT BABSON CONCENTRATIONS  
American Studies Global & Regional Studies 
Economics Historical & Political Studies 
Entrepreneurship International Business Environment
Ethics, Philosophy, & Culture Legal Studies

SAMPLE LEGAL COMPANIES RECRUITING ON-CAMPUS  
Law Firm of Bove & Langa, PC Coleman & Associates
SAMPLE COMPANIES RECRUITING FOR LEGAL POSITIONS Industry of Company
Ernst & Young LLP Accounting

SALARY DATA  
Salary.com www.salary.com

ONLINE RESOURCES  
American Bar Association
Includes career profiles and state and local career resources.
http://www.abanet.org/careercounsel/students.html
Law School Admissions Council
Excellent source of related information: financial aid, rankings, test information, and events.
http://www.lsac.org/
FindLaw - student channel
Topics include: considering law school, financing law school, admissions, discussion groups and pre-law organizations.
http://stu.findlaw.com/prelaw/
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Provides area news and events.
http://www.masslaw.com/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT CCD
ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools
The Princeton Review Pre-Law Companion

SAMPLE JOB TITLES SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION
Attorney Prepares and examines contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, etc. Provides legal advice to an organization, prepares resolutions and forms, and participates in major legal actions. Responsible for foreseeing and protecting company against legal risks. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school with 0-3 years of experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (www.salary.com)
Compliance Specialist Responsible for the coordination and completion of all government, regulatory, and compliance documents for all business units in an organization. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (www.salary.com)
Contracts Administration Supervisor Supervises and participates in the preparation of proposals, negotiation of contracts, and administration of commercial and government contracts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager or a head of a unit/department.  (www.salary.com)
Contracts Administrator Aids in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals. Responsible for preparing bids and negotiating specifications and contractual provisions. Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under direct supervision; typically reports to a manager.  (www.salary.com)
Paralegal Provides support to attorneys. Under the direction of an attorney, resolves routine legal issues. Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, etc. May require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision; typically reports to an attorney.  (www.salary.com)
Workers Compensation Administrator Coordinates the administration of the workers' compensation program. May report data to OSHA. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor. (www.salary.com)

SAMPLE LEGAL COMPANIES RECRUITING ON-CAMPUS  
Law Firm of Bove & Langa, PC Coleman & Associates
SAMPLE COMPANIES RECRUITING FOR LEGAL POSITIONS Industry of Company
Ernst & Young LLP Accounting

 

 

 

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