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17 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Associate

Attorney at Work

There are so many things not taught in law school as a first-year Associate, that are only learned by young lawyers through the hard-knocks school. You must own up to your shortcomings, failures, and disappointments. Be respectful and courteous to paralegals, marketing staff and assistants at your firm. Learn from them.