Changing Jobs: A Handbook for Lawyers in the New Millenniuim [Paperback]

Maricopa County Var Association (Author), Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2003

This book reveals the fastest growing forms of work in today's economy and includes new chapters on internet searches, work at home options and lateral hiring trends.

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About the Author

Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier is a partner at the law firm of Snell & Wilmer and is the president of the Maricopa County Bar Association. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Product Details

• Paperback: 349 pages
• Publisher: American Bar Association; 3rd Edition edition (June 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570737398
• ISBN-13: 978-1570737398
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,428,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money!, August 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Changing Jobs: A Handbook for Lawyers in the New Millenniuim (Paperback)

This has to be the worst career advice book ever written. I bought this book expecting a practical guide on what needs to be done to make a successful job transition as an attorney. Instead the first portion of the book deals with do I really want to be a lawyer? After 4 years of college, 3 years of law school, clerking experience and at a minimum of one job as an attorney, I think that most lawyers know whether or not they want to be an attorney. If they have any questions, there are many books out there to help them decide what they "really want" to do with their life. The advice given is simplistic and not always very realistic for those attempting to change jobs, if you are trying to leave you current employer on good terms. I was very disappointed in this book. It was a waste of money to buy it. It was a waste of time to read it. Another warning, this book is an ABA publication, which may explain it's utter uselessness. The ABA publications on legal careers are some of the worst I have ever read. If you are looking for good
practical advice on how to handle the next step in you legal career, save your money!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about introspection and being practical, February 13, 2004

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Deborah McMurray (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Changing Jobs: A Handbook for Lawyers in the New Millenniuim (Paperback)

This book is for lawyers who think they want change. Because of the laser-point intellectual focus required to launch a successful legal career, many lawyers find themselves at year 10 and wonder how they ended up "there." Self-examination is a luxury few in big firms afford, but it's critical to establish and maintain the right career path.

This book guides a reader's introspection, but also offers practical tools for the lawyer genuinely interested in exploring alternatives to a traditional career in a law firm.

A note in response to the reviewer who suggested that ABA publications were inferior...My experience with ABA publications is the opposite. The ones published by the Law Practice Management section are varied, timely and well-researched.

3 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Grace, October 24, 2000

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James Joyce (Onalee (by the sea with PTMD)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Changing Jobs: A Handbook for Lawyers in the New Millenniuim (Paperback)

This is THE most amazing book I've ever read. Before reading this book, I was lost. Now, I am found. My life has a meaning and true happiness that I did not think possible; all because of this wonderful book. Since my third reading, I have been uncapable of anything but pure bliss. I love this book, and because of the book, I now love everyone. I can't stop smiling and thinking happy thoughts. Just like Peter Pan said! WOW! What a great book! I'm going to buy copies for all my family and friends so they can be happy too. I'll send copies to everyone in the middle east and then we'll have peace! Picture Old Yassur and Babar Buruk sitting around a campfire roasting marshmellows to make s'mores. It will happen. Thank you.