When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney.
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:56) - Being Busy is No substitute for being productive
- (01:11) - Stop making excuses
- (01:28) - Work on your writing skills
- (01:40) - Learn how to use a calendar
- (01:49) - You have no idea how much senior partners value good associates
- (02:04) - You have no idea how much partners detest bad associates
- (02:14) - Understand business and learn from your clients
- (02:27) - You’ll never develop clients sitting behind your desk
- (02:45) - Eight years will go by faster than you think
- (02:58) - Be serious, but don’t take yourself too seriously
- (03:06) - Treat your colleagues with respect
- (03:19) - Take vacations
- (03:31) - Don’t be afraid to say no
- (03:52) - Don’t hide from that notorious partner
- (04:17) - Get out of your silo
- (04:40) - Prep your family or significant other
- (04:58) - Stay confident
Additional Resources:
Music is "You Can’t Deny It" by Dr. Delight
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