http://jdcareersoutthere.com/jobs-in-city-government-alternative-careers-for-lawyers/ Legal skills from law school can be a tremendous asset, even if you pursue alternative law degree jobs. Rich Rodriguez, who rose to Chicago's highest jobs in city government, tells Marc Luber of JD Careers Out There about the law school skills that opened countless doors in his career. As a leader in Chicago city government, Rich served in many leadership roles including Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Environment and President of the Chicago Transit Authority.
For those wondering what to do with a law degree, there are many careers for lawyers - and Rich explains the legal skills that help in so many of those paths. Whether you're in law school or wondering what to do with a law degree, visit JDCOT for help finding the right career fit. In the full interview with Rich, you'll hear how to break in to city government jobs as well as what a typical day is like, what skills and personality types best fit this path, and how to succeed.
