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What are typical mistakes for a first year associate to make?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:30 pm
by Anonymous User
This is directed at mid level/senior associates at big law firms. Which mistakes are normal for a first year vs. red flags for future performance issues?
Re: What are typical mistakes for a first year associate to make?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:12 pm
by redsox550
Defined Terms - everything from inputting form with defined terms that arn't defined in current agreement to defining a term and not using it.
Spelling: suprising amount of spelling mistakes
Formatting: you must print it before u email it to check formatting
Not bringing notepad to meeting/lawyers office
Poor responsiveness
off the top of my head
Re: What are typical mistakes for a first year associate to make?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:03 pm
by Manteca
I literally was given an entire dep prep to do this week with no instruction whatsoever, with no knowledge of the case, proceeded to do the best job I could, and was told it was shit. How screwed am I?
Re: What are typical mistakes for a first year associate to make?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:55 pm
by jd20132013
not really but just don't do the same mistakes again
Re: What are typical mistakes for a first year associate to make?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:00 pm
by Anonymous User
Manteca wrote:I literally was given an entire dep prep to do this week with no instruction whatsoever, with no knowledge of the case, proceeded to do the best job I could, and was told it was shit. How screwed am I?
Fellow first year here. I've experienced similar and my understanding is that it's no big deal. I work with a few different seniors and some have great management skills when others just don't want to take the time to speak to you and it sucks.