Want to search for Moritz alums who practice in Cleveland? Local lawyers who specialize in health law? Prepare for networking and interviews by brushing up on your people searching skills. The library’s Career Resources Guide includes resources and strategies for finding out about people. A great place to start is by using the directory on local bar associations’ websites, such as the Columbus Bar Association, the Cincinnati Bar Association, and the Toledo Bar Association. These freely available tools offer limited search options, so for a more nuanced search, you’ll need to use other tools, like the Lexis Litigation Profile Suite and Westlaw’s Litigation Analytics.
Keep in mind that often the best way to learn about people is through networking itself. The library’s Career Resources Guide includes some strategies for identifying people to connect with on LinkedIn, Martindale.com, West’s Legal Directory on Westlaw, and other online directories. Find out about other networking opportunities by joining a bar association, many of which offer student memberships. The Columbus Bar Association, for example, offers membership for free to law students. If you are planning to practice in another city, many metropolitan bar associations offer special memberships for young lawyers and law students, including Chicago and New York. And be sure to visit the Moritz Career Development office for networking tips!