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The New Lawyer Supplement

May 21, 2008

Laying the Groundwork

Because most new lawyers spend only a few years at their first law firms, it's never too early to start planning for the next step in the career, advises Susan Robinson, associate dean for career services at Stanford Law School.

By Susan Robinson

      You did it. You've graduated law school; you've taken the bar; and you've started your job at the firm. Now is the perfect time to ask yourself, "Where next?" I know what you're thinking. "Are you kidding me?! I just got here! Let me get settled in and give this place a chance first." Of course, you're right. You should get your bearings, figure out where the pens and coffee are, learn who to go to ...

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