How to Make It: What Are the Biggest Career Mistakes Associates Make? in Law.com
How to Make It: What Are the Biggest Career Mistakes Associates Make? in Law.com
Patrick Delaney shares his insight in an article featuring attorneys who have contributed to the “How I Made It” series in Law.com on May 4, 2022. The article outlines career development mistakes partners have seen among associates and shares advice for attorneys at any level to determine their path and career growth.
“Turning down opportunities for new and different work” is a common error, Delaney explains. “If you get a chance to work with a new partner or with a new/different client, you should jump at it. It allows for the opportunity to think differently and will expose an associate to more people within the firm and can help shed light on new arguments for regular cases.”