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◗ relevant experience in their practice areas
◗ worked for and represented similar clients
◗ the ability to adapt to a partner’s particular proclivities and style
◗ the flexibility and disposition to work well with and within the partner’s team
You’re Hired! Job Hunting Advice For Law Students and Young Lawyers
What Partners Want
The partners want to hire associates who have...
Partners are looking for the right pieces for their practice group puzzles.
What Associates Want
Often associates are asked to interview associate candidates. What are associates looking for? They want candidates that...
◗ play well with others
◗ have pleasant dispositions
◗ don’t have bad attitudes
◗ don’t have inflated egos
◗ have the potential of becoming close friends
◗ make their jobs easier
◗ will carry their weight
◗ will not throw them under the bus
◗ will not go out of their way to outshine them
If partners are on the fence about you, associates can either push you over the finish line or hold you back from crossing it. Having associates in your corner can get you a job you thought was out of your reach.
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