Developing Your Practice

Law Student Work Programs

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Need short-term legal drafting or research help? The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University announces STEP - Short-Term Employment Projects - a program offering a pool of qualified law students and recent graduates to solo practitioners and small firms needing temporary assistance.   Visit https://law-asu-csm.symplicity.com/employers/ to post your project.  You can also contact Samantha Williams at the College of Law at 480.727.7092 with questions.

Phoenix School of Law
The Center for Professional Development ("the CPD") offers employers the ability to post temporary positions for project work and short term assignments. Projects are typically shorter in duration than one semester or summer term and are very specific in need. Examples include trial work preparation, research and writing assignments, document review, and other short-term assignments. To post a position, please visit http://www.phoenixlaw.edu/careerservices/default.asp?PageID=323 to complete the Job Posting Form. Please contact Joe Perez, Director of the Center for Professional Development, for questions or more information: 602.682.6841 or jperez@phoenixlaw.edu.

University of Arizona James E Rogers College of Law
Have short-term project needs?  The University of Arizona College of Law Career & Professional Development Office has direct contact with upper class law students ready and willing to assist. Visit http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/projectworkinfo.cfm or  send an email to Barbara Carlson.

Articles

16 Management Tips
Professional business and organizational management theory and practice is the core discipline that makes providing any category of legal services possible.
Paul Ulrich | September 2011

Lawyers and the Cloud
Two articles that provide advice on the benefits and concerns lawyers may face as they delve into social media and Internet marketing.
azattorneymag-digital.com | April 2011

Practice Management Software
This program will explain what practice management software is, why law firms need it to compete in the field of law today and what practice management software products are available.
LOMAP | May 2010

Defining, Developing, and Marketing Your Practice and Your Firm in Changing Times
This article discusses how to define, develop, and direct your professional skills, with a view to organizing and marketing a successful solo/small firm practice.
Paul Ulrich | June 2010

Links

State Bar of Arizona - Law Office Management Assistance Program (LOMAP)
Through this program, State Bar members can obtain low-cost assistance to evaluate current office procedures for efficiency or to establish new ones.

Social Media 101: Tactics and Tips to Develop Your Business Online

Arizona Department of Commerce
The Arizona Department of Commerce works as a team with our economic partners around the state to provide an integrated, solutions-based approach to business development. 

U.S. Small Business Administration