Starting Your Legal Career

The WSBA offers resources for new attorneys starting their legal career. Whether you're looking for a position, contemplating a non-traditional legal job, want to hang your shingle, or want to be involved in the legal community, resources and assistance are available every step of the way.

Featured Seminars

Buying and Selling a Solo or Small Law Practice CLE — March 19

By WSBA-CLE; Seattle & Online

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Lawyer's Emergency Kit - A Succession Planning Workshop to Protect Your Clients, Your Business, and Your Family

April 17, 2013 - Seattle & Online

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Buy a Legal Practice

If you've made the decision to go solo, you may consider buying an existing practice from an attorney that wants to retire or otherwise leave the practice. Purchasing a practice can include a gradual trasition period, during which the seller can provide valuable mentoring and you can build skills an rapport with clients.

Buying a Legal Practice

Learn more about buying a legal practice or search practices for sale

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Going Solo

The WSBA offers the resources and tools you need to hang your own shingle and start a successful career as a solo practitioner.

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Opening a Practice

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Practice Management Resources

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Law Office Management Assistance Program

Information on Services and Consultations

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Insurance Resources

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Solo and Small Practice Section

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Resources for Job Seekers

Get assistance with your job search, find an open position, or post your resume to our job board and let employers find you.

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Career Center

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Job Seekers Resources

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Resources for New Lawyers

Start your career right! Learn skills with WSBA's CLE Seminars and New Lawyer Education Programs, which offers free and low-cost programs tailored to new lawyers. Get involved with the Washington Legal Community to connect with colleagues.

Young Lawyers Committee

Washington Young Lawyers Committee

Your vehicle to lead and serve, network, and transition into practice.

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New Lawyer Education

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Minority Bar Associations

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Sections

Connect with fellow practitioners and peers through WSBA's 27 sections

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WSBA|CLE

For the latest CLE seminars and products, visit the online store

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WA State Counties

County Bar Associations

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Search Jobs and Practices for Sale

Buying a Legal Practice

Learn more about buying a legal practice or search practices for sale

Post Your Resume

Post your resume to our Career Center and let employers find you!

Ending Your Practice

Resources and tools for retirement, selling your practice, and more.

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The Voices of Washington's Lawyers and Legal Community