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Volunteer Opportunity for Commercial Litigators:

If you are a commercial litigator with at least two years of experience and find yourself between jobs, an opportunity to assist the Honorable Melvin Schweitzer, a judge in the Commercial Division New York County on a pro bono basis, has just opened up. You will be assisting with research, bench memos, and conferences. If you have the time and are willing to commit to 15 hours per week please email lawyersintransition@gmail.com to express your interest.

Resources below are provided as a member service of the New York State Bar Association. If you are not currently a member, please visit our Membership pages to learn more about how the NYSBA benefits its members and to access an online membership application.

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Listing of New York State Civil Service positions
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NYSBA Committee on Lawyers in Transition

Visit the committee Web site to find resources targeted to attorneys looking to re-enter the work force

NYSBA Commitee on Lawyers in Transition Web site
Listing of Free Live/Archived Webcasts sponsored by the Committee on Lawyers in Transition

Law Practice Management and Solo/Small Firm Resources

LPM offers guidance and CLE programming relating to the work place

Law Practice Management Program Web site

The Solo/Small Firm Resource Center offers tools and assistance for those considering opening their own practice

NYSBA Solo/Small Firm Resource Center

Lawyers Assistance Program

This Bar program provides confidential hotline access and resources for members facing stress management, time management and drug or alcohol concerns.

Lawyers Assistance Program Web Site

Lawyer Referral Program

Add your name to the list of attorneys receiving client referrals from the New York State Bar Association. View our web page for a list of eligible counties.

Pro Bono, Public Service, Assigned Counsel and Volunteer Programs

NEW! Volunteer Opportunity for Commercial Litigators:

If you are a commercial litigator with at least two years of experience and find yourself between jobs, an opportunity to assist the Honorable Melvin Schweitzer, a judge in the Commercial Division New York County on a pro bono basis, has just opened up. You will be assisting with research, bench memos, and conferences. If you have the time and are willing to commit to 15 hours per week please email lawyersintransition@gmail.com to express your interest.
Work with Pro Bono to learn new areas or stay involved. Visit NYSBA's Pro Bono Web site and learn more about the Empire State Counsel designation
NYSBA's Committee on Attorneys in Public Service provides resources including the Government, Law & Policy Journal for those seeking public service opportunities - and don't miss the new www.publicinterestlawjobs.com resource!
Assigned Counsel (18B) Application Form for NY State Courts
The Office of Court administration has launched a Volunteer Attorneys Program to assist pro se litigants. Attorneys will be available to provide legal advice and assistance to self-represented litigants. Free training and CLE Credit is offered.

Law School Careers Centers

Law school career centers in New York and other locations may be of assistance to you

Links for Law Schools

New York Department of Labor

Visit the New York Department of Labor's portal to unemployment and job listing resources.

New York Department of Labor's Web site - includes information on unemployment assistance, job search support, benefits extensions and more

Networking Tools

Maximize your networking opportunities by taking advantage of the following online resources:

Join the NYSBA LinkedIn group at www.nysba.org/LinkedIn and start connecting to other NYSBA members
Read and comment on the Lawyers in Transition Blog and be part of a like-minded community
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