Things You'll Need:
- Resume
- Cover letter describing how you feel you can help.
- Portfolio of some of what you have written.
- Stamps and envelopes and the yellow pages.
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Step 1
Few lawyers will take the time to meet with you unless you pay them, so the best way to market your writing skills to them is by letter. Write a cover letter briefly describing your intent to help with writing letters, etc., and attach your resume. You should also include a few examples of your work. Make sure your resume looks professional.
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Step 2
Using the yellow pages, pick out lawyers practicing in fields you may have a special interest in, which in my case is health care. In this case, it's best to target disability or personal injury lawyers who deal with medical problems regularly. Another example would be someone who worked in law enforcement, where a criminal lawyer would be a better match.
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Step 3
Start stuffing envelopes and sending out your letters, or if you have access to large law firms, stop by and ask the receptionist to put one in each lawyers box.
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Step 4
Hopefully, if you have presented yourself well and found a lawyer who hates writing, you will get a response. Wait for them to call; don't bother them.
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Step 5
You may get very few responses, but when you do, go in to meet the lawyer, ask for examples of the work he wants you to do, and arrange a trial at a reasonable fee, or for free if they seem reluctant to try you. If they like your work and you make life easier for them, you have found a great source of income.
Comments
meowysmiling said
on 8/31/2009 Thank you for sharing your tips! 5*
jamiekucharski said
on 8/20/2009 I never thought of this before!!! Thanks for the heads up on writing that could end up making some great cash.