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Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011
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Conference faculty: Ursula Furi-Perry, author of the ABA-published book, Fifty Unique Legal Paths: How to Find the Right Job.

Have you registered for next week's "Creative Ways to Use Your Law Degree Conference?"

Attend the Feb. 17 conference and learn what other career options exist in light of today’s uncertain economy.

You will not want to miss this timely conference, sponsored by the MBA's Lawyers In Transition Committee, which will examine alternative legal careers for those holding a law degree.

Whether you are unhappy with your current legal career or just looking for a new career challenge, this full-day conference will offer insight on how to achieve career satisfaction. Attend and learn if a job or career change is right for you, what options exist and the skills needed to make a successful transition.

Conference programming includes:

  • 8:30 a.m.: Registration
  • 9 a.m.: Self assessment
  • 10:15 a.m.: Morning break
  • 10:30 a.m.: Consider your options
  • Noon: Lunch
  • 1 p.m.: Developing and implementing your career plan
  • 2:30 p.m.: Afternoon break
  • 2:45 p.m.: Afternoon workshops on resume writing; interviewing; networking; and stress management
  • 4 p.m.: Discussion with panel members who are using their law degrees in non-traditional ways
  • 5 p.m.: Networking reception

Click here for a complete conference brochure.
Click here to register.

*This conference will feature Ursula Furi-Perry, author of the ABA-published book, Fifty Unique Legal Paths: How to Find the Right Job. This book will be distributed to attendees.

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