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The Early-Career Guide for Attorneys by
An objective guide for the third-year law student and the new associate to be successful. By knowing in advance the challenges that you will face heading into your first year of practice, you can ease the transition from law school to the practice of law and be on a path to success.
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This series provides a review of legal research topics, tips for using Word and Adobe in a law firm setting, and resources on writing and grammar. It is designed to help students in summer positions and new attorneys entering practice.
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