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Center for Co-op and Career Development (CCCD): Career Development

A guide to recommended books, databases, websites and more to help you with career planning, co-op preparation and professional advancement.

General Job Seeking Guides

For a more comprehensive list of career planning books, visit the "Books in our Catalog" tab on the CCOPA Resources LibGude. 

Judicial Jobs

U.S. Courts Jobsite (government website)

"Find job openings at Judiciary locations across the country by searching keyword, job title or location information, or click View All Openings. Note: While many positions are listed on this site, federal court jobs are managed locally and may be found by visiting a local court's website. Find a court location."

OSCAR (Online System for Clerkship Application and Review) is a secure, user-friendly, online resource that streamlines federal law clerk and appellate staff attorney hiring

The Above the Law Blog has some good tips and up-to-date gossip and news on clerkships.

Many lower courts are off the radar, so to speak, and position can often be gained from shear networking. Networking is usually through people you know (family, friends, professors) or going to legal events, such as the Massachusetts Bar Association.

General Job Search Databases