Perspective
Apr. 26, 2012
Rethinking associate classes
In the current environment, JD year no longer accurately indicates a particular level of expertise or professional development. By Valerie Fontaine of Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith
Traditions and habits are hard to break, even when they're outmoded.
The overwhelming number of law firm partners involved in associate hiring say they value skill and experience over how many years the lawyer has been practicing law. Yet most law firms, unlike nearly every other business, categorize associates by JD graduation year rather than level of expertise for purposes of hiring, compensation, and promotion. Until recently...
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