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The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

July 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Associates Just Want the Truth About Billable Hour Requirements

Law firms need to be honest about what they expect, our Young Lawyer Editorial Board writes.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

7 minute read

June 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer

To Young Lawyers, Succession Planning Is a Necessity, Not an Option

As younger generations begin to step into leadership roles at firms and take key roles in client relationships, firms would be well-served by taking younger lawyers' concerns into account.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

April 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The Path to Partnership Offers Great Rewards at Great Costs

There is both pleasure and pain along the way, but every lawyer should strive to be better at their craft, whether they seek partnership or not.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

10 minute read

March 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Lateral Move

Young lawyers should take stock of not just the dissatisfaction they are experiencing, but the root causes of professional discontent.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

February 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Burnout Is Part of the Profession. How Can Attorneys Avoid It?

Lawyers' personalities, combined with the adversarial nature of the profession and the high-pressure environment of a law firm, make burnout a serious problem in the industry.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

10 minute read

February 13, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Erosion of Due Process for Public Figures in the #MeToo Era

To what extent are the foundational concepts of due process followed when public persons are accused of sexual assault many years after the alleged conduct occurred?

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

5 minute read

January 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer

To Keep Young Lawyers Healthy and Practicing, Humanize Big Law

Law firms can—and should—ensure their young lawyers don't feel overburdened and inadequate.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

13 minute read

December 20, 2018 | The American Lawyer

In Critiquing the Legal System, Lawyers Can Do Lasting Damage

When we criticize, we must ensure that we mean for those criticisms to be taken seriously to avoid tainting the public's perception.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

November 27, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Specialization Presents a Difficult Decision for Young Lawyers

Is a narrow focus the right move for your career?

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

November 02, 2018 | The American Lawyer

For Young Lawyers, the Changing Legal Landscape Means Opportunity

The world of legal tech offers a host of alternatives to the tried-and-true realm of Big Law.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

10 minute read