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Young Lawyer Editorial Board

Young Lawyer Editorial Board

April 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Young Lawyers Are Stuck in the Middle of Law Firm Generation Gaps

As law firms face generational transitions, middle management faces its own challenge: navigating the culture clash.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

10 minute read

March 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer

To Bridge the Justice Gap, the Legal Profession Should Welcome Regulatory Reform

The Young Lawyer Editorial Board offers an argument in favor of loosening the restrictions on law firm ownership.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

10 minute read

January 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer

As Clients Demand More Than Ever, How Can Lawyers and Firms Respond?

Clients are demanding more of outside counsel than ever before. An open dialogue can help both sides get what they need.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

January 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Need to Develop Attorneys Into Better Managers. Here's How to Do It.

Because of the unique skills required to become an effective leader, law firms should approach the selection and development of managers in new ways.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

December 06, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Young Lawyers, Student Debt and the Path Not Taken

How has law school debt affected the careers and lives of young lawyers, and what would change if it were wiped out?

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

October 31, 2019 | The American Lawyer

LPOs Are Disrupting the Industry—and Young Lawyers Should Take Notice

Young lawyers can benefit from the changes happening in the industry and navigate law firms' shifting business models by following a few recommendations.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

October 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Cutting-Edge Practice Areas Are a Worthy Challenge for Young Lawyers

There are concrete steps young lawyers can take to get in on the ground floor and form a solid foundation of knowledge in an emerging field.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

October 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Psst … Your Bias Is Showing—a Response From YL Editorial Board

We chose to respond not because we're necessarily offended, but because we believe in challenging one another and promoting honest discussion.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

3 minute read

September 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The Archaic Bar Character and Fitness Exam Needs to Be Reformed

It is past time to reexamine the character and fitness process and critically scrutinize the patchwork, inconsistent and ambiguous standards.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

July 31, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Jumping on the Partnership Track: Is It the Best Move for You?

The legal profession is filled with highly motivated and ambitious professionals. It is therefore unsurprising that the dream of becoming a shareholder or partner preoccupies the minds of many young lawyers.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

7 minute read