Library Guides: Career Resources: Summer Associate Resources

Lexis+ Resources

Lexis offers several resources for law students to prepare for and use during the summer.

Summer Associate Page
Scroll down for direct links to Essential Legal Research Skills where you'll find short "training videos and step-by-step guides to ensure you know the Lexis+ tools". Direct links to practice area and practical guidance resources are available from Gain Expertise in your Practice Area Focus.
Summer Associate Survival Glossary
"In the first days and weeks of the summer program, summer associates may find themselves torn between not wanting to test the old adage “there are no stupid questions” and struggling to decipher the language of BigLaw. The following terms are likely to come up in conversation, or in assignments, and may not have been encountered in law school courses. by Anna S. Greig and Jacob Miller, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz"
Summer Associate Survival Guide
"A collection of resources to help you succeed as a summer associate prepared by attorneys and executives from top law firms." Including links to sections on: Top 5 Summer Tips on a variety of topics; Summer Associate Survival Glossary; and Top 10 Secrets of Success from various viewpoints with the firm.

Westlaw Resources

Westlaw offers On-Demand Learning where you can enhance your research skills at your own pace.

Areas include:

Westlaw Certifications

Basic Certification - Gain an understanding of the foundational tools of legal research on Westlaw.
Intermediate Certification - Expand your Westlaw skills with a focus on efficient legal research.
Advanced Certification - A focus on expert techniques to further your mastery of Westlaw.
Other certifications in Foundations of Legal Research and Legal Research & Writing.

Guided Exercises

Research - scenario-based guided exercises to help students hone their research skills within Westlaw.
Citation - Guided Bluebook and ALWD exercises crafted by LRW faculty and law librarians to help students hone their citation skills.

Take just three lessons to become experts in Topics including cases, statutes, secondary sources, citators, searching, and features and tools

West Academic Resources

The Law Library has a wide variety of books to help you navigate your summer associate position. A few suggestions are below. All are located in the Reference Room. Linked titles are available online through West Study Aids.

Rising Lawyer by Adriana Paris
"This book is full of practical guidance ranging from preparing for your first day to protecting your health as a lawyer to requesting detailed feedback on assignments. Based on the advice and experiences garnered from numerous practicing attorneys, Rising Lawyer offers answers to the questions you are too embarrassed to ask and the real-world advice lawyers wished they had when they were starting out their legal careers."
A Short and Happy Guide to Judicial Clerkships by Tessa Dysart
"The Guide outlines the benefits of clerking and refutes common arguments against clerking. It provides detailed advice on determining which judges to apply to, how to research judges, how to compile effective clerkship applications, and how to interview for clerkships. The Guide concludes with information on making the most of the clerkship year and ethical considerations for clerks."
100 Days to Your Next Job for Law Students and New JDs by Pamela Davidson
Call Number: KF297 .D385 2019

"The book’s progressive week-by-week format provides a unique and flexible plan that eliminates the uncertainty and anxiety from one of life’s biggest stressors – landing that next job. This accessible format is perfect for time-pressed students and eager new graduates, and is a must-read for anyone heading into the legal job market."
Excellence in the Workplace, Legal and Life Skills in a Nutshell by Kay Kavanagh; Paula Nailon
"A people-skills book for new lawyers, law students, paralegals, and pre-law students. Identifies skills lawyers need; addresses getting practical lawyering skills and help you need—on the job and in law school."