The first day at your new job can be an anxiety-provoking yet exciting time, and the first few years of your legal career can be some of the most important of your professional life. You will gain experience in several areas of the law, hoping to find your calling and specialize in a practice. You will develop business relationships with colleagues, clients and other leaders that you will (hopefully) maintain throughout your career. You will work long hours. You will finally get to make money. And, of course, while you are learning the practice of law, you will be judged by your superiors to see if you have the skills that make a successful attorney. This article offers practical advice on what to expect and how to have a successful start to your career now that you have found your first job.
First Day and First Month
Generally, your first week will consist of meeting members of the firm, training and understanding your day-to-day responsibilities. Initial impressions are important in the legal world, especially on your first day. So ensure that before walking through the front doors on day one, you have a thorough understanding of the firm’s dress code. Let’s face it: As a new lawyer you don’t have any practical experience, so make up for it by looking like you do.
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