Books
The American Legal Profession: The Myths and Realities of Practicing Law by Publication Date: 2018
Becoming a Lawyer: Discovering and Defining Your Professional Persona by Publication Date: 2018Available in West Academic Study Aids
Beyond One L: Stories About Finding Meaning and Making a Difference in Law by Publication Date: 2018
The Creative Lawyer: A Practical Guide to Authentic Professional Satisfaction, 2d ed. by Publication Date: 2015
Developing Your Professional Identity: Creating Your Inner Lawyer by Publication Date: 2015
The Early-Career Guide for Attorneys: Starting and Building a Successful Career in Law by Publication Date: 2019
Excellence in the Workplace: Legal and Life Skills in a Nutshell, 2d ed. by Publication Date: 2018Also available in West Academic Study Aids online
The Marble and the Sculptor: From Law School to Law Practice by Publication Date: 2013
The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and Business Development, 2d ed. by Publication Date: 2016Available in West Academic Study Aids online
The Practice: Brutal Truths About Lawyers and Lawyering by Publication Date: 2014
Roadmap: The Law Student's Guide to Meaningful Employment, 2d ed. by Publication Date: 2019
Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks: The Essential Guide to Thriving as a New Lawyer, 3d ed. by Publication Date: 2022Available in West Academic Study Aids online
Thriving in the Legal Profession: Three Pillars of Success, 2d ed. by Publication Date: 2018Also available in West Academic Study Aids online
Tomorrow's Lawyers: An Introduction to Your Future, 2d ed. by Publication Date: 2017
The Cambridge Handbook of Lawyering in the Digital Age by ISBN: 9781108837460Publication Date: 2021-11-25
Blogs & Magazines
Reading bar journals and lawyers' blogs can help you get to know different types of practice.
Washington
- NWLawyer
Monthly bar journal from the Washington State Bar Association.
Archive on HeinOnline.
Print: Classified Stacks (KF332.W3 W3542) - NWSidebarWSBA's blog
- King County Bar Bulletin
Current issue is free. Online archive is available only to members. Student membership is free, so why not join? - Trial News (Washington State Association for Justice)
Monthly newspaper of the Washington State Association for Justice. Archive available to members. Law student membership is free.
National
- National Law JournalUW only (based on IP address).
Weekly newspaper plus website covering wide variety of legal news.
Note: website will link to other sources from ALM, such as American Lawyer and The Recorder. They aren't included in UW subscription, but you can often find the articles in Lexis. - ABA Journal
Sign up for free email newsletters.
Available in print and on HeinOnline, Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law. - Student LawyerPublished by the Law Student Division of the ABA. Basic membership is free.
Archive available on HeinOnline. - Before the Bar blogABA Law Student Division
Whatever area of law you're interested in, look for the ABA section or independent association that deals with it, and then follow that group's magazine, blog, or Twitter feed.