Both print and online resources offer advice and assistance for early career lawyers, they may even point you toward a new career in the legal field that you have't considered. See the list below for resources available at the Law Library.
BOOKS AVAILABLE AT THE LAW LIBRARY
We have several new books on career guidance for lawyers.
Mastering GRC : the lawyer's guide to success in governance, risk, and compliance
A lawyer's guide to AI : ten essential concepts
Think like a lawyer, act like an entrepreneur
Unlocking the future : leveraging technology for personal and professional success
Lawyer like an athlete : how to up your game at work and in life
Lawyers as leaders : why it matters and what it takes
How to be a star associate : a guide to excelling in your early legal career
Her story book 2 : the resilient woman lawyer's guide to conquering obstacles
A freelance lawyer's guide to financial success
RESOURCES ON THE LEGAL DATABASES
Bloomberg Law offers resources for early career lawyers as well as practical guidance for those launching new career paths. It broadly offers resources for litigators as well as transactional lawyers. Subtopics of the toolkit include, Leadership & People Management, Understanding Clients, Understanding Data, Interpersonal Relationships, Time, Personal Growth and Project Management Basics.
Westlaw Precision Law School Resource Center
Wisconsin Bar InsideTrack Articles
The Wisconsin Bar has an online newsletter that offers career tips and advice, here are a few example titles:
Give Back and Grow: Serve on a State Bar Committee
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Litigating with Judgment: What Abraham Lincoln's Trial Practice Teaches Modern Lawyers
Becoming a Judge: Advice for Attorneys
A Day in the Life of Civil Legal Aid – Where You Can Make a Difference
For more articles select Career under topics search and congratulations as you pursue your early career goals as a lawyer.
Submitted by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian on March 4, 2026
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