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Explore a comprehensive guide to networking resources available at the University of Michigan Law Library. Discover valuable directories for lawyers, judges, and law firms, along with specific tools for U of M alumni. Use platforms like Martindale-Hubbell and NALP Directory to search for legal professionals by various criteria. Access detailed reports and statistical data through ALM Legal Intelligence. For personalized assistance, visit the reference desk, chat online, or schedule a consultation with a librarian.
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Networking Resource Tips Seth Quidachay-Swan University of Michigan Law Library January 21, 2011
Searching the Library Catalogue for Resources Available at:http://umil.iii.com/ • Subject Searches • Lawyers -- [State or Country] -- Directories • Corporate lawyers – United States -- Directories • Judges -- United States -- Directories
http://umil.iii.com/search/m?Lawyers Law Library E-Resources Subject “Lawyers”
AlumNetwork AlumNetwork Directory https://web.law.umich.edu/AlumNetwork/AN_Dir.aspx • Specific to U of M alumni • Searchable by Employment info, Geographic Area, Practice Area, Student Group, or Class Year • Information limited to participating alumni
Martindale-Hubbell Martindale-Hubbell ® Lawyer Locator at: http://www.martindale.com/Find-Lawyers-and-Law-Firms.aspx orLexis Database - Martindale-Hubbell(R) Listings, All • Can search by Keyword, Law School Attended, State, City, Job Title, Organization, etc.
Vault http://umil.iii.com/record=e1000378~S0 • Good source of finding firm and company information • Provides career tips on a wide variety of topics including networking
ALM Legal Intelligence http://libproxy.law.umich.edu:2048/login?url=http://www.alacra.com/cgi-bin/login.exe?product=53 • Searchable statistical data about law firms and descriptive reports about law firms • Wide variety search subjects such as: name, location, revenue, clients • Includes performance metrics and insight into law firms and the way they run their businesses • Additonal information on usage available at: • http://www.law.umich.edu/library/students/documents/alm_legal_intelligence.pdf
NALP Directory http://www.nalpdirectory.com • Provides wide variety statistical data, hiring practices and contact information for several types of legal employers
Other Sources • University of Michigan Law Library Finding People Guide • http://www.law.umich.edu/library/students/research/Documents/Locating%20Attorneys.doc • Georgetown Law Library Job Searching Guide • http://www.ll.georgetown.edu/guides/job_searching.cfm • University of Washington Law Library Finding People Guide • http://lib.law.washington.edu/ref/people.html
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