Michael W LeRoy, an attorney with more than two decades
of experience, made a name for himself as a prosecutor. However, later in his
career, Michael W LeRoy made the decision to found his own law firm. Since
then, Michael W LeRoy has had unique experiences and developed strong opinions
about how the law firm hierarchy works.
If you are a young
attorney, you may have a few questions about how to survive your first few
years as an associate. Michael W LeRoy has a few pieces of advice for you:
Find
a Mentor
Michael W LeRoy says that one of the best things you
can do to make the most of your first few years as an associate is to find a
mentor and/or other support system as early as possible in your career.
Although, ideally, this mentor would be a partner at the law firm at which you
are an associate, Michael W LeRoy says that you may
also want to reach out to a mentor otherwise employed in the legal field. Michael W LeRoy says that mentors are
invaluable because they can help you navigate the turbulent waters of your
first year as an associate.
Take
Notes on Everything You Learn
Michael W LeRoy says that another incredibly important
thing for young associates to do is to take as many notes as possible, on an
ongoing and regular basis. Michael W
LeRoy says that these notes will be a valuable resource for solidifying one’s
foundation upon which a strong legal career can be built.
Work
As Hard As You Can
Ultimately, Michael W LeRoy says that the most
important thing you can as a new associate is work as hard as you possibly can.
Michael W LeRoy says that the partners of most law firms are looking for
associates who are willing to put in the time and effort to make an impact.
