Making Yourself Valuable as a Young Lawyer
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.
October 03, 2024 at 12:22 PM
7 minute read
Young ProfessionalsThere comes a time in every young lawyer's career where we think, or exclaim, "well they did not teach us that in law school!" Or, as the famous "My Cousin Vinny" line goes, "they taught us contracts!" This concern does not always arise when tackling a difficult legal issue or heading off to trial. Most young lawyers hear from peers and supervising lawyers alike to build their "value" in the firm. However, it is less common that specific advice accompanies this recommendation. Here are a few ways to strengthen and build your value for the next stages of your legal career.
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