How To Stand Out Among The Associate Ranks

By Erin Marie Daly

Law360, New York (July 30, 2010, 6:07 PM ET) -- Young associates often land a coveted BigLaw job only to find that their days will be spent toiling away on rote legal tasks. But there are several tricks of the trade ambitious young lawyers can use to fast-track their advancement in the firm and make partners sit up and take notice. Here are three of the best:

Take EVERYTHING Seriously

In the current market, associates cannot keep their dream job – let alone climb the law firm ladder – unless they are smart, dedicated and ambitious,...
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