The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

October 31, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

While the legal industry has made strides in supporting lawyers' need for time off following the birth or adoption of a child, paid parental leave is unfortunately not a ubiquitous practice, and antiquated attitudes still exist surrounding such leave.

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7 minute read

October 03, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

It is important for young lawyers to understand the firm's viewpoint as to its expected "return on investment" from you. Your value is more than just the number of hours billed, or quality of work, although those are important.

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7 minute read

August 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

We have started to understand where AI might fit within the practice of law as well as some of the practical applications that AI, specifically generative AI, can offer.

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6 minute read

July 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Early in their careers, young lawyers must navigate how the standards of professional conduct apply to their specific roles. Law school ethics class suddenly feels practical rather than hypothetical.

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8 minute read

June 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Your colleagues are highly educated, driven professionals who made their way through law school and the bar exam and are now managing a practice, and they aren't feeling accomplished!

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5 minute read

May 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

More junior lawyers should embrace the nearly endless opportunities to engage in pro bono work, as they would benefit not only from providing legal counsel to those who desperately need it, but also by gaining valuable legal experience (often in a new area of the law) and expanding their professional networks.

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6 minute read

April 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Change is inevitable, especially for young lawyers who seek growth and opportunity within their current career paths. In fact, it is very common for young lawyers to consider a change in practice areas for a variety of reasons. As true with any minor or major change, there are associated risks and rewards.

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9 minute read

March 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

What we need, but are often too hesitant to ask for, are strong mentors. We know we bear ultimate responsibility for our career trajectories. But good mentors may be the difference between staying to fight another day or leaving the profession entirely.

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6 minute read

February 22, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

As young lawyers embark on this long road of trying to figure out how to balance work responsibilities with family obligations and other commitments, many wonder whether it is actually possible to "do it all," like more senior attorneys seem to be able to do.

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6 minute read

January 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The $7.5 million in funding allocated through the 2023 Pennsylvania state budget should be just the beginning, as the lack of state-level funding in Pennsylvania has led to a patchwork of county funding.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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