ANALYSIS: Five Ways to Stand Out as a First-Year Associate

You have passed your final law school exams, taken the bar, and maybe even enjoyed a (masked) bar trip. You’ve spent countless hours in the classroom, studying for tests and preparing for the moment you walk into a law firm to start your first job after graduation. Now that it’s here, keep these tips in mind your first few weeks to help make a great first impression.

1. Contribute quickly.

Yes, you are just starting out. But you can still become an integral part of the team very quickly. You will likely be placed on a matter because the lawyers ...