(16 minutes)

As a new associate you know that demonstrating professionalism is vital to building your reputation at the Firm. But you also may be wondering exactly what it means to “conduct yourself professionally.” In this module we’ll take a closer look at what it means to “be purposely professional” and we’ll meet a few new associates and observe their actions – and then assess how they conducted themselves and which of the essential elements of professionalism they may or may not have embodied.

(10 minutes)

To become a star associate you know you need to produce high-quality work on time every time. But what else can you do to stand out from your peers? In this module we explore how you can increase your awareness of what you can control in your day-to-day interactions to maximize your probability of success at the firm.

(10 minutes)

The practice of law is a people-centric business. To differentiate yourself from your peers and maximize your chances of success you need to earn the trust of the lawyers and the professional staff you work with every day. In this module we explore some practical tips you can implement immediately to begin to cultivate strong career-enhancing relationships while building your reputation as well.

(11 minutes)

It’s essential for you to become conversant with the firm’s culture, operations, and professional staff if you want to shine as a junior associate. In this module we explore effective concrete actions you can take to learn more about the firm and why that matters to your professional growth and your standing in the firm.

(16 minutes)

In this module we meet Ethan, a new associate just starting his legal career. Ethan has spent a lot of time thinking about his long-term goals and realizes that his evolution as a lawyer will be similar to the construction of a skyscraper. Through an interactive exercise, you will guide Ethan floor by floor through the construction of his legal skyscraper, assessing a variety of ethical decisions based on principles covered throughout the module.

(11 minutes)

The way you interact with our professional staff is as important to your success as the way you interact with other lawyers. Why? (1) Strong relationships with others – at all levels – will take you further than any one of us can go alone; (2) the way that you interact with our administrative staff directly affects the ease and speed with which you can get things done; and (3) the way you interact with others is a direct reflection on you. In this module we’ll explore four primary rules – and several tips – to keep in mind to work most effectively with our professional staff across the firm.

(15 minutes)

To build your reputation within the Firm as a “go-to” associate you must be able to manage your workload and assignments and deliver an excellent work product on time every time. In this module we’ll explore a scenario in which Alex and Blake have been tasked with similar assignments. We’ll see what we can learn from their experiences and explore nine principles that you can apply to your future assignments.

(11 minutes)

Firm events offer valuable opportunities for you to connect with other lawyers and business services professionals at the firm. So how can you make the most of these events? What should you do (and not do) to stand out and make a positive impression? In this module, we'll explore how to make the most of firm events so you can begin building meaningful relationships and solidifying your reputation.

(12 minutes)

Like many associates Joe has several different people supervising his work. On the one hand he is excited; working with so many people will provide him with a variety of learning opportunities and can help open new doors. On the other hand he is finding that each has a different way of working and different expectations of him – and he doesn’t want to let any of them down. How can Joe manage so many preferences, styles, and deadlines and still stand out to each of his supervisors? In this module we’ll take a look at four ways to make the most of working with multiple supervisors.

(18 minutes)

To grow and progress – personally and professionally – we need feedback. Not just the once-a-year “annual performance evaluation” type of feedback – but frequent, timely, and meaningful feedback that can help us to regularly assess what we are doing well and what we could be doing better. Yet the majority of us don’t receive as much feedback as we would like and the feedback we do get isn’t particularly constructive. In this module we’ll explore specific actionable steps you can take to prepare for, solicit, receive, embrace, and act on meaningful feedback.

(16 minutes)

The emails you write say a lot about you… for better or for worse. In this module we explore how to draft emails that are easy to read and understand and that demonstrate your professionalism, your clarity of thought, and your ability to communicate effectively and respectfully of others’ time.

(3 minutes)

Need to video-conference from home? Be aware: It requires a bit more planning and preparation than it might from the office. But once you’ve got your set-up in place, you’ll be ready to get down to business. Whether you’re presenting or simply participating, keep these five tips in mind.