Date: September 3rd, 2009 12:25 AM
Author: cap\'n crunch
I am an associate at a large NY firm and am on pace for 2500 or so. Won't give more details than that.
ITT we offer advice to the class of '09 as they begin their legal careers at large firms.
PROTIP #1: ALWAYS be available. At my firm, people who were
willing to work all day Thanksgiving got onto a huge case that led to
enormous amounts of work. Some people who prioritized their families
now can't provide for them. Remember, this is a service business. Your
job as a junior associate is to provide service to the people senior to
you. Think of them as your clients.
Do NOT come in with a list of blocked off Fall weekends of
weddings of college friends. You are a first year in BIGLAW; you can't
make those weddings. I will not stop you from going to them (although
at some firms they will), but I won't give you work if there is someone
else who is willing to work for a living.
PROTIP #2: Take as much work as possible. Not only are you
gaining skills but you are keeping opportunities from other members of
your class who might otherwise surpass you. Be VERY cognizant of the
relative abilities of your peers; if you don't know who sucks, it is you
and you will be gone.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1077491&forum_id=2#12658459)
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