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Today, we conclude our 8-week summer associate program and bid farewell to Sofia, Savannah, and Peter. We wish them the best in their legal careers and hope our paths cross again. To learn more about Groom's summer program, click here: https://bit.ly/3VrfONV #legalcareers #summerassociates #lawstudents

Make your summer associate part of the team. The tendency is to give your summer associate one-off assignments. Research this isolated legal issue for my case. Or do this non-billable project that I've been waiting all year for someone to work on. Your summer associate can't file an appearance, and they're not qualified to do a lot of litigation tasks. So how can you make them feel like a full team member on your case? Easy. Just talk to them about the case. Whenever you see them. Or whenever there's a new development. They probably have insights you haven't thought of. And even if not, the work is so much more rewarding when they feel like part of the team. And don't stop the conversation when the summer is over. If your summer associate is local, take them out to lunch during the year and catch them up on your cases. If they're out of town, stay in touch however you like to. It's my 11-year anniversary of being a summer associate, and I'm still at the only firm I've ever known. Because they did things like this. They made me and kept me part of the team.

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Being a summer associate in 2021 meant a remote experience for my entire class. My firm sent me a laptop and monitor, and I set up in my law school's library for the summer. There are benefits and drawbacks to any situation, but the biggest downside to that summer was the lack of face-to-face interaction. We did the best we could with the cards we were dealt. I still made some connections, but nothing like I could have had we been in-person. So my advice to summer associates is take advantage of the opportunity to make connections this summer. The relationships you build this summer will prove invaluable when you are navigating associateship post-graduation. Go to all the events. Get people to talk about themselves. And remember their names. #summerassociates #younglawyers #biglaw #connections #networking

Overall, the private messages I have had from summer students about their experiences have been quite positive. Perhaps most gratifying is that they really appreciate their fellow summer students. Three things they would like to see: 1 immediate substantive feedback from those they are working for 2 more time spent in sessions with leading partners on what skills and strengths they prioritize in those who work with them and how to develop them 3 more education on the business of law-what is the firm strategy, areas for more emphasis; how do you make your money -big clients, more clients, higher rates, more hours-how does it work -we can read the strategy of most businesses. What is yours?

Our Summer Associates are here!! Check out the video below to learn a little bit about this year's group!

I just completed A&O Shearman’s Technology and M&A Law Virtual Internship through Forage. In the simulation I: 1. Completed a job simulation involving corporate legal advisory for A&O Shearman's M&A team. 2. Analyzed a Series D Shareholders' Agreement to identify necessary consents for tech acquisitions. 3. Utilized legal research skills to determine consent requirements for increasing senior management pay and acquiring a payments infrastructure business. 4. Crafted a comprehensive email providing counsel with precise recommendations on requisite consents and obligations.

Round out your summer program with our hands-on, practical workshops tailored to summer associates. ✅ Teach practical skills through realistic situations and work examples ✅ Offer opportunities for peer interaction and feedback as summers work together and share perspectives ✅ Provide hands-on practice so they gain confidence and knowledge in foundational skills #SummerAssociates #LawFirms #LegalWorkshops #LegalEducation

 ⚖️ Buchanan Legal Professional Services Q2 Update ⚖️ This quarter, hiring surged as we prepared for our Summer Associate programmes, highlighting the need for robust staffing partnerships to manage seasonal demands. A notable trend was the expansion of Practice Management roles in law firms, enhancing efficiency and allowing lawyers to focus more on billable work. These roles now include tasks like financial management, strategic planning, and DEI initiatives. For more insights, read the full update: https://lnkd.in/eZcBjD5X

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