State & Local Government Law
Public Law Produces Public Benefit
The Section serves as a collegial forum for its members, the profession and the public to provide leadership and educational resources in urban, state and local government law and policy.

Law Students

Member Advantage Programs

General Information
http://www.abanet.org/advantage/

Bank of America
The ABA credit cards from Bank of America reward you for your everyday purchases and give you the financial power and flexibility you need.
www.abanet.org/advantage/creditcard

Collegiate Funding Services -- offering a reduced rate for ABA members who are consolidating their student loans.
http://www.abanet.org/advantage/cfs/

Hertz -- ABA Student members are able to rent Hertz cars from age 21+, four years earlier than non-Members. Members also receive great discounts.
http://www.abanet.org/advantage/hertz/

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide -- ABA Student members receive discounts and special benefits like free late checkout and complimentary room upgrades at Westin®, Sheraton®, Four Points by Sheraton®, St. Regis®, Luxury Collection®, W Hotels®, and Le Meridien®.
http://www.abanet.org/advantage/starwood/

Articles

Inside Government Hiring, A municipal hiring attorney lays out the things you should know before seeking a job with a public agency, (Student Lawyer, March 2003)
http://www.abanet.org/lsd/stulawyer/mar03/inside_govhiring.html

Liaison Notebook: State and Local Government Law Covers a Variety of Career Opportunities, (Student Lawyer, Dec. 2001)
http://www.abanet.org/lsd/stulawyer/dec01/notebook.html

Hot Practice: The government is a huge source of employment for new lawyers, (Student Lawyer, Feb. 2001)
http://www.abanet.org/lsd/stulawyer/feb01/hotpractice.html

Career Resources

ABA Career Counsel for Law Students
http://www.abanet.org/careercounsel/students.html

State and Local Bar Association Career Resources
http://www.abanet.org/careercounsel/statebar.html