Young Lawyer Editorial Board

March 29, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The expectations placed upon young lawyers have evolved over time. To keep pace, legal education must do the same. And there is a role for law firms to play, too.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

February 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

We call for the industry to avoid silence when witnessing harassment and hold perpetrators—no matter how big a book of business—accountable.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board of The American Lawyer

9 minute read

January 22, 2010 | Law.com

Nearly all associates, if they really think about it, can cite an example of their own sheer laziness. At the very least, associates can recall times when they consciously delivered an acceptable, but not exceptional, work product. In this new year, why not take ownership of the final work product? That's right -- independent thought and analysis are back in 2010. The editorial board of Young Lawyer calls on colleagues to research, proofread and edit as if "the buck stops here."

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

4 minute read

December 27, 2010 | Law.com

Recognizing the importance of client development for lawyers' continued professional success, the Editorial Board of Young Lawyer offers a few suggestions for young lawyers on where to start and a few comments for firms on how to encourage their lawyers develop their sales skills.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

April 27, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

Document review. (Cue the groans.) The prospect of reviewing thousands of (often mind-numbingly boring) e-mails, memos, bills, reports, and other documents generated by a client in the course of its daily business doesn't exactly inspire glee in the hearts and minds of young lawyers.

By Young Lawyers Editorial Board

6 minute read

July 27, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

When you walk into a client meeting, a deposition, the courthouse, or even casual days at the office, your attire makes a statement about your competence, professionalism and, ultimately, may impact your future success in the legal world.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

7 minute read

September 22, 2010 | Law.com

It seems only natural to take the law firm rankings from various publications and organizations as the end-all statement of what firms are "best," and to use those rankings as a wish list for job hunting. But the editorial board of Young Lawyer urges job seekers to abandon that practice.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

5 minute read

April 27, 2011 | Legaltech News

Although e-discovery software can make it easier to sift through and organize documents, document review is often a tedious process -- albeit one with the important goal of advancing a case. Young attorneys who can effectively navigate e-discovery to find key documents distinguish themselves and bring significant value to the litigation process.

By Young Lawyers Editorial Board

6 minute read

December 01, 2010 | Law.com

It is critical that students develop skills that will allow them to find work or to enable themselves to work on their own, and Young Lawyer's editorial board has several suggestions on how law schools can use the third year to provide a better transition to the job market.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

July 27, 2011 | Law.com

Your attire makes a statement about your competence and professionalism, and may impact your future success in the legal world. Here are some tips to keep people listening to what you say rather than focusing on what you're wearing, from the editorial board of The Legal Intelligencer's Young Lawyer.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

7 minute read