Newly minted attorneys are often so focused on securing employment (sometimes just any employment) that they do not take the time, or have the foresight to consider whether their first legal job will help them achieve their career goals. Perhaps they do not know what their long-term career goals are. Or maybe they start down one particular path with certain goals in mind, only to realize that their path of choice is not what they expected. In any scenario, young attorneys should strive to perform work that holds meaning and purpose for their future. It is never too early to set the wheels in motion that will help an attorney achieve his or her long-term career objectives. Below are a number of factors for young lawyers to use to determine if their work environment will fit their career goals.
• Where do you want to be in five, 10 or 20 years?
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