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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.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

August 06, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"With all of these law students eagerly ready to learn the profession, its important to consider how we can best mentor this group and otherwise facilitate introductions to the practice of law," writes the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.

By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board

4 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.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

July 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The portrayal of rap lyrics as literal expressions of criminal intent ignores the longstanding tradition of adopting personas, exaggeration, and hyperbole for artistic effect," writes the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.

By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board

5 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!

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

March 13, 2024 | International Edition

They can avoid conflict problems and are benefitting from the advancement of AI, but larger firms have an advantage in pay wars and dealing with administration and compliance burdens.

By Sinead O'Callaghan, Cooke Young & Keidan

4 minute read