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Vault.com "The truth is in the vault."
This site gives insider information on over 3,000 companies and 50 career fields, job listings, company message boards, and access to 60+ guides that would cost over $1,000 to purchase individually. Here, they're all FREE for Smith students and Alums – courtesy of the Smith College CDO.

To access Vault, please click here to login to E-Access. Enter your E-Access username and password. Then click on the Vault.com On-line Career Library link at the top of the page, and log-in using the password provided on the E-Access Welcome page.

If you are an Alum without E-Access, and you wish to explore Vault.com, please call the CDO at (413) 585-2582 with your name and class year in order to obtain the password

WebExchange - Links and resources for those interested in paralegal work compiled by Hartwick College. Note: It is not necessary to have specialized training to land a paralegal position. Strong research and analytical skills gained from a liberal arts education and an interest in law are great preparation.

WetFeet.com - The Law Industry Profile provides another excellent overview of the law field. Features discussion topics of interest to potential law students, jobs, company profiles, salary information, and links. See also the Law Career Profile.

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Princeton Review

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American Bar Association - "Your most powerful source for legal information." Resources and news for lawyers, law students, and those interested in the legal profession.

eAttorney®, Martindale-Hubbell's employment resource for law students, law schools, lawyers, legal professionals, and employers. Post your resume and search job postings.

Findlaw.com - A very thorough resource. Includes information for research, internships, jobs, current events, and hyperlinks.

Hieros Gamos - A comprehensive law and government site.

Human Rights First - Has played a leading role in the international human rights movement for more than a generation.

Internet Legal Research Group - A categorized index of more than 4000 select web sites in 238 nations, islands, and territories, as well as thousands of locally stored web pages, legal forms, and downloadable files.  This site was established in 1995 to serve as a comprehensive resource of the information available on the Internet concerning law and the legal profession, with an emphasis on the United States of America.

Law.com - A comprehensive destination for legal information,
e-law services, and legal products on the web.

Law School Locator - Use this matrix created by Boston College to research schools based on admission statistics.

LawJobs.com - Jobs for lawyers, legal assistants, and temp workers as well as a directory of firms by location.

Lawyers.com - Articles of interest, law firm directories, law discussion boards, and more.

LSAC.org - The official web site of the Law School Admission Council. Check out upcoming events, LSAT information,
application procedures, law school sites, and more.

Martindale.com - An authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession. Search one million lawyers and law firms in over 160 countries. Also visit eAttorney®, Martindale's employment resource for law students, law schools, lawyers, legal professionals, and employers.

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