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How to Be a Star Associate : A Guide to Excelling in Your Early Legal Career.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McDonald, James J., Jr.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Career development.
- Job hunting.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (163 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Cleveland : American Bar Association, 2024.
- La Vergne : American Bar Association, 2024.
- Summary:
- This book serves as a comprehensive guide for new lawyers entering the legal profession, offering insights into securing and succeeding in a legal job. It covers topics such as selecting the right firm, preparing for interviews, and understanding the dynamics of a law office. The book emphasizes the importance of building relationships, learning from mentors, and understanding client needs. It also addresses practical aspects of legal work, including legal analysis, writing, and court appearances, while providing advice on business development and maintaining work-life balance. The author, James J. McDonald, Jr., draws on his extensive experience in labor and employment law to provide practical advice for aspiring and practicing lawyers. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- A Note about Writing Style
- Introduction
- 1. First, Get the Job
- The Right Firm for You
- Writing Your Resume
- Preparing for the Interview
- The Interview
- The Interview Meal
- After the Interview
- The Job Offer and Your Response
- 2. Show Up for the Job
- Go into the Office
- Your Own Personal Office
- Dressing the Part
- Learning the Ropes
- Recognize That You Are an Apprentice
- Build Relationships with Your Peers
- Find Mentors
- Work with as Many Partners as You Can
- Respect the Support Staff
- 3. Doing the Work
- Performing Legal Analysis
- Steering around Dead Ends
- Using AI Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Title from eBook information screen..
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 1-63905-462-6
- OCLC:
- 1465270215
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