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Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Oct. 3, 2024

Essential tips for junior attorneys to succeed in private practice

While law firms invest significant resources in training new associates, many still feel overwhelmed by expectations due to the stark differences between law school and the realities of being a junior associate in a law firm.

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Despite all of the moot court competitions, trial advocacy, judicial internships, and clinics during law school, there is nothing quite as exhilarating as beginning to practice law.  Nor is there anything to truly prepare young attorneys for what comes with the actual practice of law - including the rigors, hours, legal comprehension, billing requirements, client management, courtroom experience, and le...

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