ABA Career Resource Center's Pre-Law Profiles of the Profession

The ABA Career Resource Center's Pre-Law Profiles of the Profession is a resource that will help you learn more about a career in the law. This resource is located at the American Bar Association Web site. The profiles highlight 34 practice areas and some alternative, law-related careers. They offer the following insights into a life in the law:

• The pluses and challenges of specific practice areas, as well as suggested reading materials.
  
• The core skills and key knowledge needed to succeed in the legal profession.
  
• Advice for students and lawyers about successful job search techniques.