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12 Young Law. (ABA) 1 (2007-2008)

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Volume 12, Number 1
October 2007

ushig Through to Partnership:
Advice for Midlevel Associates
By Henry J. Noye

ou are a self-motivated
attorney who has suc-
cessfuLLy navigated the
path to becoming a valued
midlevel associate at a well-
regarded law firm. You already
know the importance of basics
such as billable hours, client
satisfaction, and seeking a

mentor. Now, in order get on
the partnership track and
move forward in your career, it
is time to focus more on a win-
ning mental approach than
daily strategies.
I recently crossed the part-
nership threshold (not without
my own set of challenges) and

understand that making the
transition from midlevel associ-
ate to new partner can be
daunting. Also, I am cognizant
that times have changed and
making partner is not the
dream of every associate. Thus,
'partnership, for some, can
also refer to the attainment of

your paradigmatic professional
position.
I am frequently amazed by my
friends and colleagues in the pro-
fession who become unnerved by
the idea of reaching that next
Level, almost as if their prior
accomplishments were not real If
you find yourself feeling this way,
remember you are the same per-
son that eschewed (some of) the
parties to study as an undergrad-
uate. You are the same person
that dutifully studied for the LSAT
when there was a Litany of other

survived Civ Pro and Property
(including the Rule Against
Perpetuities)! And you passed at
least one bar exam. So why
should those feats help you now?
It's simple: you've demonstrated
the ability to set and accomplish
attainable goals. Now you just
need to believe that, as it relates
to your Legal career, past per-
formance is indicative of future
success.
Thanks to the Socratic
Method many Law students
spend three years searching for

ways to spend your free time. You                 m continued on page 2

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