After over 30 years of teaching and mentoring new lawyers (including my own kids), I’ve compiled some suggestions for success in the practice.
Ha! Funny.
Number 5 makes me think of a meme that’s been going around:
Associate: I have a probl-
Partner: There’s no such thing as problems, only opportunities.
Associate: Ok, I have a malpractice opportunity.
5. Don't bury your mistakes. <- This is always the first thing I teach my new AS.
10. Keep perspective. <-- This is certainly something I'm working on.
Thanks for sharing this! I’m curious re: point #1, “Many recent law school graduates have an inflated opinion of their knowledge and value.” How have you seen this misplaced ego manifest?
Ha! Funny.
Number 5 makes me think of a meme that’s been going around:
Associate: I have a probl-
Partner: There’s no such thing as problems, only opportunities.
Associate: Ok, I have a malpractice opportunity.
5. Don't bury your mistakes. <- This is always the first thing I teach my new AS.
10. Keep perspective. <-- This is certainly something I'm working on.
Thanks for sharing this! I’m curious re: point #1, “Many recent law school graduates have an inflated opinion of their knowledge and value.” How have you seen this misplaced ego manifest?